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close in Dutch

close in Dutch is dichtbij, nabije, drukkend — close means to shut something, removing a gap or opening.

close in Dutch

dichtbij
adj
At little distance; near in space or time.
nabije
adj
At little distance; near in space or time.
drukkend
adj
zwoel
adj
dichtdoen
verb
sluiten
verb
sluiten
verb
(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
dichten
verb
(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
afsluiten
verb
(intransitive) To finish; to come to an end.
beëindigen
verb
(intransitive) To finish; to come to an end.
verkleinen
verb
(intransitive) To finish; to come to an end.

What does "close" mean?

  1. verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
    "Please close the window before it starts raining."
  2. verb To bring something to an end.
    "The chairman closed the meeting with a short thank-you speech."
  3. verb To stop operating, whether for the day or permanently.
    "The store closes at nine on weekdays."
  4. adj Near in distance, time, or relationship.
    "We live close to the train station."

close in a sentence

  • Please close the window before it starts raining.
  • She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
  • The chairman closed the meeting with a short thank-you speech.
  • They closed the deal after months of negotiation.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "close" in Dutch?

"close" in Dutch is dichtbij, nabije, drukkend. close means: To shut something, removing a gap or opening.

How do you use "close" in a sentence?

Example: "Please close the window before it starts raining." In Dutch, "close" is dichtbij, nabije, drukkend.

Are there other ways to say "close" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "close": dichtbij, nabije, drukkend, zwoel, dichtdoen, sluiten.

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