Present participle for to shut a building, space or compartment
“The authorities concluded it was better to close up the vault and save what remained.”
Present participle for to bunch up or squash together
“In a scrum, players from both sides close up tightly together.”
Present participle for to close or block an opening
Present participle for to close down a business
Present participle for to put an end to something, especially one's ability to speak or express oneself
Present participle for to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty
Present participle for to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty
The process of blocking or obstructing, or something that blocks or obstructs
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