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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The initiative's backers are similarly tightlipped when it comes to identifying offenders. MLI students and grads remain tightlipped on the matter. Across the street the market vendor was equally tightlipped, suggesting the possibility that the cemetery was in the gated compound of the mental hospital. |
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