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Definition close up in British English

close up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to lock the doors of a building or business

Example

As the storm approached, everyone began closing up their businesses.

Example

All the shops had closed up for the night.

Synonyms and related words
close off close up lock out
2

to move people or things closer together, or to move closer together

Example

The runners had closed up and were moving in a tight little pack.

Synonyms and related words
assemble close up converge
Example

The cut has closed up without a scar.

4

to refuse to talk about your true feelings or thoughts

Example

Why do you close up every time I mention your father?

Synonyms and related words
fall silent hush dry up
5

to stop an activity or close a business, either for a short time or permanently

Synonyms and related words
close shut down wind up
Definition close up in British English