To close
Example: She closes the window before leaving
Definition
"To close" means to move something so that it covers an opening, making it no longer open or accessible. For example, "She closes the window before leaving" indicates the action of shutting the window to prevent air or light from passing through.
Etymology
The verb "to close" originates from the Old French word 'clos,' meaning enclosed or shut, which comes from the Latin 'claudere,' meaning to shut or lock. Did you know that the root 'claudere' is also the source of words like 'include' and 'exclude,' all revolving around the concept of shutting or enclosing?
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"To close" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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