Closeness

1. to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut. 2. to stop or obstruct (a gap, entrance, aperture, etc.): to close a hole in a wall with plaster. 3. to block or hinder passage across or access to: to close a border to tourists; to close the woods to picnickers. 4. to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up. 5. (of the mind) to make imperceptive or inaccessible: to close one's mind to the opposite opinion. 6. to bring together the parts of; join; unite (often followed by up): Close up those ranks! The surgeon closed the incision. 7. Electricity. to complete (an electrical circuit) by joining the circuit elements: The circuit was closed so the current could be measured. 8. to bring to an end: to close a debate. 9. to arrange the final details of; to conclude negotiations about: to close a deal to everyone's satisfaction. 10. to complete or settle (a contract or transaction); consummate: We close the sale of the house next week. 11. to stop rendering the customary services of: to close a store for the night. 12. to terminate or suspend the operation of; to halt the activities of: The epidemic forced authorities to close the schools. The police closed the bar for selling liquor to minors. 13. Nautical. to come close to: We closed the cruiser to put our injured captain on board. 14. Metalworking. to reduce the internal diameter of (a tube or the like). 15. Archaic. to shut in or surround on all sides; enclose; cover in: to close a bird in a cage.