phrasal verb

Close up

Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Completely close something

Meanings

  • Completely close something (separable [optional], International English)
  • Join together (intransitive, International English)
  • Move closer together (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • They CLOSE UP the building after everyone has left.
  • The leaves CLOSE UP when it rains.
  • They CLOSED UP when they saw the gang coming towards them.

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