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close in Malay

menutup

/ˈkləʊz//ˈkloʊ̯z/

close in Malay: menutup, pejam, dekat. In English, close means to move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.

Malay words for close

move (a door)
menutup
obstruct (an opening)
menutup
bring one's eyelids together
pejam
at little distance
dekat

English meaning of close

  1. verb To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
  2. verb To obstruct or block.
  3. verb To become denser or more crowded with objects.
  4. verb To make or become unreceptive.

Full definition of close

close in a sentence

  • Close the door behind you when you leave.
  • Many flowers close at night.
  • Jim closed his eyes and reclined back in his chair.

Synonyms of close

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Questions about close in Malay

What is the meaning of close in Malay?
Close in Malay is menutup, pejam, dekat.
Apakah maksud close dalam bahasa Melayu?
Close: menutup, pejam, dekat.
What does close mean in English?
Close means to move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.

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