Collocations with "close"

182 collocations found

Categories

ADJECTIVE + NOUN(36)VERB + NOUN(24)ADVERB + ADJECTIVE(6)VERB + ADVERB(5)NOUN + VERB(4)ADJECTIVE + association(2)VERB + ZIP/ZIPPER(1)VERB + window (in a building, car, etc.)(1)VERB + wardrobe(1)ADJECTIVE + vote (as noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + vicinity(1)VERB + vent(1)ADJECTIVE + union(1)trading + VERB(1)ADJECTIVE + touch(1)ADJECTIVE + TIE (connection)(1)THROAT + VERB(1)ADJECTIVE + surveillance(1)ADJECTIVE + supervision(1)ADJECTIVE + substitute(1)VERB + subsidiary(1)STOCK EXCHANGE + VERB(1)PHRASAL VERB + ADVERB (stick to sth + adv)(1)VERB + NOUN (sense: place/building for a service)(1)VERB + shut(1)VERB + shop(1)ADJECTIVE + shave(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (Game Score)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (activity of reading)(1)ADJECTIVE + rapport(1)NOUN (contest): ADJECTIVE + NOUN(1)ADJECTIVE + questioning(1)ADJECTIVE + pursuit(1)ADJECTIVE + proximity(1)VERB + PORE(1)ADJECTIVE + PARALLEL(1)ADJECTIVE + observer(1)ADJECTIVE + observation (examination)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (person living nearby)(1)MOUTH + VERB(1)VERB + MOUTH(1)ADJECTIVE + monitoring(1)VERB + loophole(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (act of looking)(1)ADJECTIVE + noun (connection)(1)VERB + lids (eye)(1)VERB + lid(1)ADJECTIVE + LIAISON (communication)(1)VERB + JAWS(1)ADJECTIVE + involvement(1)ADJECTIVE + investigation(1)ADJECTIVE + integration(1)ADJECTIVE + inspection(1)ADJECTIVE + IMITATION(1)VERB + HOOD (car part)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (state of readiness)(1)VERB + gate(1)ADJECTIVE + friend(1)adjective + follower(1)ADJECTIVE + fit (noun)(1)VERB + FIST(1)ADJECTIVE + headword (end of an event)(1)VERB + NOUN (collection of papers)(1)NOUN: struggle using physical force(1)FACTORY + VERB(1)VERB + factory(1)VERB + eyelid(1)VERB + eye(1)adjective + NOUN (careful look)(1)ADJECTIVE + escape(1)ADJECTIVE + embrace(1)VERB + ear(1)VERB + drawer(1)VERB + DRAPE(1)VERB + deal(1)CURTAIN + verb(1)VERB + curtain(1)ADJECTIVE + correspondence (describing connection)(1)ADJECTIVE + control (power over sb/sth)(1)ADJECTIVE + contest(1)ADJECTIVE + consultation(1)ADJECTIVE + COMPANIONSHIP(1)ADJECTIVE + companion(1)ADJECTIVE + communion(1)ADJECTIVE + combat(1)ADJECTIVE + colleague(1)VERB + closet(1)ADVERB + cling (to stay close)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (group of people)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (for examination)(1)VERB + CATCH(1)VERB + CASKET(1)VERB + BUREAU(1)VERB + briefcase(1)VERB + NOUN (container)(1)VERB + bonnet(1)VERB + noun(blind)(1)VERB + beak(1)verb + bag(1)ADJECTIVE + attention (Focus & Interest)(1)ADJECTIVE + approximation(1)ADJECTIVE + analogy(1)ADJECTIVE + alignment(1)ADJECTIVE + aide(1)ADJECTIVE + affinity(1)ADJECTIVE + adviser(1)ADJECTIVE + acquaintance (knowledge)(1)ADJECTIVE + acquaintance (person)(1)2: arrangement with a bank(1)ADVERB + VERB(1)PHRASES(1)
close liaison

Indicates strong and frequent communication.

liaison7.5
mouth7.5
close parallel

a very similar comparison

parallel7.5
close range

At a short distance.

range7.5
close softly

to shut something (like a door) quietly and gently

softly7.5
close surveillance

very careful and detailed observation

surveillance7.5
uncomfortably close

too near in distance, causing discomfort

uncomfortably7.5
close a highway

to officially stop traffic from using a highway

highway7.4
close the hood

To shut the cover of the car's engine.

hood7.4
observer7.3
close a branch

to permanently stop the operations of a local office

branch7.2
close circle

A small group of people who are very intimate.

circle7.2
elevator closes

The elevator doors shut.

elevator7.2
hatch7.2
close neighbour

A neighbour who lives in the adjacent house or apartment. AmE spelling: neighbor.

neighbour7.2
precariously close

dangerously or worryingly near to something undesirable

precariously7.2
close reading

thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns

reading7.2
stick close to sth

To remain physically or metaphorically near to something.

stick7.2
close supporter

a supporter who has a strong personal or professional relationship with the person or cause

supporter7.2
close touch

frequent communication or contact

touch7.2
close vote

A vote with a very narrow margin between the winning and losing sides.

vote7.2
close beak

The action of a bird bringing the two parts of its beak together.

beak7.1
the polls close

The time when voting ends in an election.

poll7.1
close adherence

Following rules or principles very carefully and exactly.

adherence7.0
close adviser

An adviser with a strong personal relationship.

adviser7.0
awfully close

Used to emphasize proximity in distance or relationship.

awfully7.0
close the boot

Referring to the luggage compartment of a car (BrE).

boot7.0
close briefcase

to shut a briefcase

briefcase7.0
close community

A community where members have strong relationships.

community7.0
close companion

A companion with whom one has a strong, intimate bond.

companion7.0