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close up

The photographer takes a close up of a butterfly on a flower.

Definition

  1. Adverb:

    • At a very short distance away: Used to describe something being observed or happening from a position that is very near.

  2. Verb:

    • To shut completely: To move parts together so that an opening is covered or an object is sealed.
    • To obstruct or block a passage: To prevent movement through a space.
    • To stop operating, especially temporarily: To cease business or activity for a period of time.
Usage Examples

  • Adverb:

    • The photographer moved close up to capture the details of the flower.
    • Even close up, the painting's brushstrokes were incredibly smooth.

  • Verb:

    • Please close up the shop and turn off the lights.
    • The surgeon will close up the incision after the operation.
    • A fallen tree closed up the trail, so we had to turn back.
Advanced Usage

  • "to close up (on someone/something)": To move nearer to someone or something, often in a deliberate or careful way.

    • The camera slowly closed up on the actor's face to show his emotion.

  • "to close up ranks": (Idiomatic) For a group to become more united, especially in the face of criticism or an external threat.

    • After the scandal, the political party closed up ranks to protect its leader.
Variants and Related Words

  • Close-up (noun): A photograph or film shot taken at close range.

    • The documentary included a stunning close-up of the insect's wings.

  • Closed-up (adjective): Describing something that is shut or not open to the public.

    • The house looked closed-up and deserted.
Synonyms
  • Adverb: Nearby, at close range, proximately.
  • Verb (shut): Seal, fasten, secure.
  • Verb (stop operation): Shut down, cease operations, lock up.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Close down: To stop operating permanently or for a long period.

    • The factory will close down next month due to financial losses.

  • Close in: To surround and move nearer to someone or something.

    • The police closed in on the suspect's hiding place.
Related Idioms
  • Close up shop: To stop doing something, either temporarily or permanently; to end an activity.
    • It's getting late; let's close up shop and continue tomorrow.
close up

The photographer takes a close up of a butterfly on a flower.

Adverb
  1. very close
    • without my reading glasses I can hardly see things close up
    • even firing at close range he missed
Verb
  1. refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
    • The children shut up when their father approached
  2. unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
    • close the circuit
    • close a wound
    • close a book
    • close up an umbrella
  3. block passage through
    • obstruct the path
  4. cease to operate or cause to cease operating
    • The owners decided to move and to close the factory
    • My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
    • close up the shop

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