闭
close; block up; end
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesverb
to close; to shut; to seal
Used for doors, eyes, mouths, containers and other objects that can be covered or sealed.
Please close the door.
He closed his eyes to rest.
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The doctor asked me to close my mouth.
Close your eyes, don't open them.
He shut the windows tightly to keep the cold wind out.
verb
to block; to obstruct; to cut off
Used for airflow, breath, pipelines and other unobstructed channels.
He accidentally held his breath and his face turned red.
This pipeline is blocked by garbage.
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He practiced holding his breath when swimming.
Smog obstructed the city's view.
He held his breath and fainted due to emotional excitement.
verb
to conclude; to end; to finish
formalUsed for meetings, courses, exhibitions and other formal activities.
Today's meeting will conclude at five o'clock.
This magazine just stopped publishing and closed down.
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This expo will close next Sunday.
The school's spring semester will end at the end of July.
This performance will end tonight.
noun
surname Bi
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Bi is a new client of our company.
I know a teacher whose surname is Bi.