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close(1) To finish reading or writing a document. The close function typically saves any changes made to the document and releases the file so it can be used by another application. Contrast with open. close1 restricted or prohibited as to the type of game or fish able to be taken close2 1. Law private property, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge, or wall 2. Brit a courtyard or quadrangle enclosed by buildings or an entry leading to such a courtyard 3. Brit a small quiet residential road 4. the precincts of a cathedral or similar building 5. Scot the entry from the street to a tenement building 6. Music another word for cadence. A perfect cadence is called a full close an imperfect one a half close |
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Francisco Rodriguez of the Angels and Mariano Rivera of the Yankees remain two of the absolute best closers in baseball. After the game, the two teams celebrated together and Elliman presented the Real Estate World Series trophy to Corcoran Closers manager and team founder Marc Lawrence. MAB Masellis SpA is the Italian market leader in overhead door closers and floor springs -- MAB is expected to achieve sales of EUR 18 M this year, with high profitability -- The acquisition strengthens ASSA ABLOY's position in Italy considerably -- Floor springs is a growing product line currently missing from ASSA ABLOY's portfolio -- Considerable cross-sales opportunities within the Group -- Expected to add to earnings per share from 2002 |
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