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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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For the past year, they have spent weeknights in close quarters on a boat in Marina del Rey, with the parents taking turns staying with the boys. They are often cramped together in close quarters, sometimes even living in tents There are some European and Japanese agencies who enjoyed the benefit of being in close quarters with the Associated Press and I think there's a good chance they could move as well to stay close," he said. |
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