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closer

/ˈkləʊsə/

/ˈkloʊsər/

closeradjective

closer

Comp.

closest

Super.

/ˈkləʊ.sə/

/ˈkloʊ.sɚ/

Comparative degree of the adjective close; used attributively and predicatively.

Definitions

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

closers

/ˈkləʊ.zə/

/ˈkloʊ.zɚ/

Translations

финал

The concert ended with a spectacular closer.

Концерт завершился впечатляющим финалом.

замыкатель

The closer of the team is known for his fast pitches.

Замыкатель команды известен своими быстрыми подачами.

Additional translations

концовка

завершение

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

closeradverb

Comparative degree of the adverb close.

Definitions

At a smaller distance; with less space between; comparative form of close.

Come closer so you can see the details.

closeadverb

closer

/kləʊs/

Translations

близко

He lives quite close to the office, so he usually walks to work.

Он живёт довольно близко к офису, поэтому обычно ходит на работу пешком.

плотно

The houses in this old European street were built close together.

Дома на этой старой европейской улице были построены плотно друг к другу.

Additional translations

рядом

вплотную

крепко

Definitions

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.

closeverb

Definitions

To move so as to cover an opening; shut.

Please close the door when you leave the room.

To bring or come to an end; conclude.

The meeting will close at 5 PM.

To cease operation or activity, typically temporarily or permanently.

The store will close for renovations next week.

To reduce the distance or gap between two things.

The runner managed to close the gap with the leader in the final lap.

To finalize a business deal or agreement.

They are hoping to close the deal by the end of the month.

closeadjective

closer

Comp.

closer

Comp.

closest

Super.

/kləʊs/

/kloʊs/

Translations

близкий

She is a close friend of mine.

Она моя близкая подруга.

тесный

They have a close relationship.

У них тесные отношения.

плотный

The fabric has a close weave.

Ткань имеет плотное переплетение.

тщательный

He made a close examination of the evidence.

Он провел тщательное исследование доказательств.

Additional translations

близлежащий

закрытый

сжатый

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

closenoun

Definitions

The end or conclusion of something.

The close of the meeting was marked by a round of applause.

A narrow passageway or alley, especially in a city.

The old town was full of winding closes and hidden courtyards.

A residential street or area, typically a cul-de-sac.

They lived in a quiet close on the outskirts of the city.

The end of the daily trading session on a financial market, especially the final price at that time.

The company’s shares rallied sharply just before the close.