Close

kloz, v. t. [closed (klozd), closing.] To bring together the parts of; to stop, shut; to bring to an end, conclude; to inclose, encompa , confine. — v. i. To come together, unite or coalesce; to end, terminate. — n. Union of parts; junction; termination; end; a grapple in wrestling. {Mas.) End — |-. of a strain of music; cadence. An inclosed ~ f\ place; esp. a field or piece of land; a pa age jj from a street to a court, and the houses with- _|J in; the precinct of a cathedral or abbey. — riin Clo's ure, -zhur, n. Act of shutting; a closos ing; that which shuts, incloses, or confines; end; conclusion. — To close with. To accede, consent, or agree; to grapple with. — Close, klos, a. Shut fast; closed; tight; pent up; confined; secret; stagnant; without motion or ventilation; secretive; reticent; parsimonious; niggardly; dense; solid; compact; adjoining; near; intimate; confidential; adhering to rule; strict; accurate; precise; evenly balanced; doubtful. — adv. In a close manner. — Clos'et, kloz'et, n. A room for retirement or privacy; small, close apartment, for utensils, articles of furniture, etc. — v. t. To shut up in a closet; to take into a private room for consultation.