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Phrasal verbs starting with "close"

9 phrasal verbs use this verb

close down
B1

To permanently or indefinitely stop operating, especially of a business, shop, or broadcasting service.

close in
B2

To approach from all sides, reducing the space around something; also used of darkness or bad weather approaching.

close in on
B2

To move closer to a specific person or thing from all sides, especially in pursuit.

close in upon
C1

A formal or literary variant of 'close in on': to approach and surround a target from all sides.

close off
B2

To block or restrict access to an area or thing, or to eliminate a possibility.

close out
B2

To bring something to a final conclusion, especially a sale, account, or deal; also to sell remaining stock at reduced prices.

close round
C1

To form a circle or enclose something on all sides; used especially in literary or descriptive contexts.

close up
B1

To close a building, shop, or wound completely; to move closer together; or to become uncommunicative.

close with
C1

To agree on a deal or terms with someone; or in military use, to move close enough to an enemy to engage in combat.