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closer

UK
/ˈkləʊsə/
US
/ˈkloʊsər/

Translations

closeradjective
closer
Comp.
closest
Super.
UK
/ˈkləʊ.sə/
US
/ˈkloʊ.sɚ/
Comparative degree of the adjective close; used attributively and predicatively.
plus procheComparatif de « close ».
Her new apartment is closer to the office than the old one.
Son nouvel appartement est plus proche du bureau que l'ancien.
closernoun
closers
pl
UK
/ˈkləʊ.zə/
US
/ˈkloʊ.zɚ/
closerAnglicisme courant dans le milieu commercial.
As a top closer, she was often called in to finalize important contracts.
En tant que closer de premier plan, elle était souvent appelée pour finaliser des contrats importants.
responsable de fermeturePersonne chargée de fermer et de sécuriser un lieu ou une activité en fin de service.
The closer locked all the doors and set the alarm before leaving.
Le responsable de fermeture a verrouillé toutes les portes et activé l'alarme avant de partir.
stoppeurBaseball.
The team's closer came in to pitch the ninth inning and secured the win.
Le stoppeur de l'équipe est entré pour lancer la neuvième manche et a assuré la victoire.
ferme-porteDispositif mécanique.
The fire door is fitted with a hydraulic closer to ensure it shuts by itself.
La porte coupe-feu est équipée d'un ferme-porte hydraulique pour qu'elle se referme automatiquement.
Synonyms
proximity
nearness
closeness
adjacency
vicinity
closeradverb
Comparative degree of the adverb close.
plus prèsComparatif de « close ».
Come closer so you can see the details.
Viens plus près pour que tu puisses voir les détails.
closeadverb

closer

UK
/kləʊs/
US
/kləʊs/
prèsAu sens de proximité, de distance courte.
Come close and I'll tell you a secret.
Approche-toi près et je te dirai un secret.
tout contreAu sens de contact ou de proximité immédiate.
She held the baby close.
Elle tenait le bébé tout contre elle.
closeadjective

closer

Comp.

closer
Comp.
closest
Super.
UK
/kləʊs/
US
/kloʊs/
étouffantAu sens de chaleur lourde, humide, sans air frais.
It was so close in the cabin that everyone was sweating.
Il faisait si étouffant dans la cabine que tout le monde transpirait.
réservéAu sens de personne peu ouverte sur sa vie privée.
He is very close about his personal life.
Il est très réservé sur sa vie privée.
procheAu sens de proximité dans l’espace ou dans le temps.
The store is very close to my house.
Le magasin est très proche de ma maison.
avareAu sens de peu généreux avec l’argent.
My uncle is very close with his money and rarely spends on anything unnecessary.
Mon oncle est très avare avec son argent et dépense rarement pour des choses inutiles.
procheAu sens de relation personnelle forte.
They have been close friends since childhood.
Ils sont des amis proches depuis l’enfance.
minutieuxAu sens de soigneux et approfondi.
She gave the document a close examination.
Elle a procédé à un examen minutieux du document.
serréAu sens de marge faible, de résultat serré ou d’espace réduit.
The race was a close finish.
La course s’est terminée sur un résultat serré.
Synonyms
intimate
imminent
tight
nearby
proximate
adjacent
near
Antonyms
distant
far

Definitions

closeradjective
More near in space, time, relationship, or degree; comparative form of close.
Her new apartment is closer to the office than the old one.
closernoun
A person whose job or role is to close and secure a business, facility, or activity at the end of a period.
The closer locked all the doors and set the alarm before leaving.
A relief pitcher who specializes in closing out games, typically in the final inning.
The team's closer came in to pitch the ninth inning and secured the win.
A person who is skilled at bringing a business deal to a successful conclusion.
As a top closer, she was often called in to finalize important contracts.
A mechanical device that automatically closes a door or gate after it has been opened.
The fire door is fitted with a hydraulic closer to ensure it shuts by itself.
closeradverb
At a smaller distance; with less space between; comparative form of close.
Come closer so you can see the details.
closeadverb
At or to a short distance; nearby.
Come close and I'll tell you a secret.
With little or no space between; tightly.
She held the baby close.
closeadjective
Near in space or time.
The store is very close to my house.
Having a strong personal relationship.
They have been close friends since childhood.
Careful and thorough.
She gave the document a close examination.
Narrow or tight in terms of space or margin.
The race was a close finish.
Secretive or not willing to share information.
He is very close about his personal life.
Uncomfortably warm, humid, and lacking fresh air; stuffy.
It was so close in the cabin that everyone was sweating.
Not generous with money; stingy.
My uncle is very close with his money and rarely spends on anything unnecessary.
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