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close with Russian translation
close usage examples
Пожалуйста, закрой дверь в спальню, когда выходишь.
Please close the bedroom door when you leave.
Закрывай жалюзи ночью, чтобы блокировать уличный свет.
Close the blinds at night to block the street lights.
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close belongs to the topic "Interior and decor, Sales, Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
close synonyms
What's the difference between close / shut / draw (curtains) / lock / shut down / seal
general term for making something not open or accessible
Please close the door.
Пожалуйста, закройте дверь.
similar to 'close', often used for doors/windows and can imply a more abrupt action
He shut the window because it was raining.
Он закрыл окно, потому что шел дождь.
to pull curtains together to close them; specific to curtains/drapes
She drew the curtains to block the light.
Она задернула шторы, чтобы заглушить свет.
Don't forget to lock the door.
Не забудь запереть дверь.
to stop the operation of a machine/system or to close an organization, often for a pause or permanently
They had to shut down the factory for repairs.
Им пришлось закрыть завод на ремонт.
to close something tightly so that nothing can enter or escape; often implies airtight or tamper-proof closing
Seal the jar to keep it fresh.
Запечатай банку, чтобы сохранить её свежей.
to attach, secure, or make fast (e.g., a button, strap); broader than 'close'
Fasten your seatbelt before driving.
Пристегни ремень безопасности перед поездкой.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce close and what this word means
close translation: закрывать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce close
/ˈkləʊz/
close translation
закрывать
close examples
Please close the bedroom door when you leave.
close transcription
/ˈkləʊz/, /tə ˈkloʊz/
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close meaning: what does it mean?
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close pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
close is pronounced as /ˈkləʊz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
close definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please close the bedroom door when you leave. Translation: Пожалуйста, закрой дверь в спальню, когда выходишь.
Is close part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?
Yes, close (закрывать) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is close part of Sales vocabulary?
Yes, close (закрывать) can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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