closed

• Describe algo que no está abierto, o un sistema o grupo que está restringido o no es accesible para todos.

Describes something that is not open, or a system or group that is restricted or not accessible to all.

1. Not openA1formal

   Shut or not allowing entry or passage.

   cerrado

   • The store is closed on Sundays.
   • Please keep the door closed.
   • The window was closed tightly against the cold.

   Sinónimosbarredfastenedsealedshut

   Antónimosopen

2. Finished or endedA2formal

   No longer active, available, or continuing.

   cerrado / concluido

   • The case is now closed.
   • The application period is closed.
   • The discussion was closed after the final vote.

   Sinónimoscompletedconcludeddoneendedfinishedoverterminated

   Antónimosactivecontinuingongoingopen

3. Not open to new ideasB2informal

   Unwilling to consider new ideas or experiences.

   cerrado a nuevas ideas

   • He has a closed mind when it comes to new technology.
   • She is closed to suggestions from others.
   • The committee was closed to any changes in the plan.

   Sinónimosbigotedclosed-mindeddogmatichideboundinflexibleintolerantnarrow-mindedopinionatedprejudicedrigid

   Antónimosbroad-mindedflexibleopen-mindedreceptivetolerant

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de cerrar algo, terminar algo o reducir la distancia entre objetos.

A verb used to indicate the act of shutting something, bringing something to an end, or reducing the distance between things.

1. ShutA1formal

   To move something so that an opening is covered or blocked.

   Cerrar

   • Please close the door when you leave.
   • She closed her eyes and fell asleep.
   • He closed the book after finishing the last chapter.

   Sinónimosbarblockboltfastenlatchlockobstructplugsealsecureshutstop

   Antónimosopen

2. End or finishA2formal

   To bring an activity, event, or period to an end.

   Cerrar, finalizar

   • The store closes at 9 PM.
   • They closed the meeting with a summary of decisions.
   • The festival closed with a spectacular fireworks display.

   Sinónimosceasecompleteconcludeendfinishterminatewind upwrap up

   Antónimosbeginopenstart

3. Reduce distanceB1formal

   To move so as to cover an opening or reduce a gap.

   Reducir la distancia

   • The police closed in on the suspect.
   • The army closed ranks to defend the position.
   • The gap between the two runners began to close.

   Sinónimoscontractconvergediminishlessennarrowreduceshrinktighten

   Antónimosopenpartseparate

Variantes phrasalclose downclose inclose offclose outclose up