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)
the curtain closes

the curtain comes together at the end of a theatre performance

curtain6.5
close dialogue

Refers to a conversation with a strong connection and understanding between participants.

dialogue6.5
close an embassy

To cease the operations of an embassy, often due to political reasons.

embassy6.5
frighteningly close

used to emphasize that something is very near, often in a dangerous or alarming way

frighteningly6.5
jaw6.5
lean6.5
close pursuit

in the context of chasing someone or something

pursuit6.5
close questioning

Intense and detailed interrogation or examination through questions.

questioning6.5
close score

when the difference in scores is very small

score6.5
close wing

To bring the wings together.

wing6.5
close a bridge

to stop traffic from using a bridge

bridge6.3
fight6.2
close a safe

To shut the door of a safe.

safe6.2
close acquaintance

Someone you know well, almost a friend.

acquaintance6.0
close communion

A deep, shared experience of thoughts and feelings, often with nature or another person.

communion6.0
close correspondence

A strong similarity or connection.

correspondence6.0
close one's ear

To stop listening, often to something unpleasant.

ear6.0
close follower

Refers to someone who pays careful attention to developments.

follower6.0
close guard

very careful and attentive protection

guard6.0
close a subsidiary

To permanently stop the operations of a subsidiary.

subsidiary6.0
station5.8
a close acquaintance

A deep and thorough knowledge of a subject.

acquaintance5.5
close shut

to become fully closed (emphatic)

shut5.5
throat close

to feel as if the throat is becoming narrow, often due to emotion

throat5.5
close proceedings

To formally bring a legal case to an end.

proceedings4.9
a decade closes

A way to say that a ten-year period is ending.

decade4.8
close cousin

Figurative: something closely related or similar.

cousin4.5
close ranks

Figuratively, to unite to protect oneself or the group from criticism.

rank4.5
venture close

to go near something dangerous

venture4.5
close a railway

to permanently stop the operation of a railway line

railway4.0