close eyes; euphemism for die
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to close one's eyes
Literal meaning, used for resting, sleeping or shutting eyes
If you're sleepy, close your eyes and rest for a while.
He lay on the bed, closed his eyes and fell asleep.
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Closing eyes and meditating helps relax your mood.
Don't lie through your teeth, just close your eyes and think about the facts.
She closed her eyes and leaned against the sofa while looking at her phone.
verb
euphemism for someone's death
formalUsed to express death politely and gently, often for elderly people
When my grandfather passed away, the whole family stayed by his side.
The old man passed away peacefully in his sleep.
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Before she passed away, Grandma told us to live well.
This veteran artist passed away at the beginning of this year.
When he passed away, everyone's eyes were red with grief.