noun🔗ShareEnde, AbschlussAn end or conclusion."We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close."Wir schulden ihnen unseren Dank dafür, dass sie das Projekt zu einem erfolgreichen Abschluss gebracht haben.outcomeeventtimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchließung, VerschlussThe manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction."The close of the school day was marked by the final bell, signaling the union of the students' afternoon lessons and their departure home. "Das Ende des Schultages wurde durch die Schlussglocke markiert, die den Abschluss der Nachmittagsstunden der Schüler und ihren Aufbruch nach Hause signalisierte.partstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriffA grapple in wrestling."The wrestler used a powerful close to take down his opponent. "Der Wrestler nutzte einen kraftvollen Griff, um seinen Gegner zu Fall zu bringen.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchluss, FinaleThe conclusion of a strain of music; cadence."The song ended with a beautiful close, leaving everyone feeling satisfied. "Das Lied endete mit einem wunderschönen Finale, das alle zufriedenstellte.musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlussstrich, EndeA double bar marking the end."The music teacher placed a close at the end of the piece. "Der Musiklehrer setzte am Ende des Stücks einen Schlussstrich.musicwritingmarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchließung, Annahmeschluss(travel) The time when checkin staff will no longer accept passengers for a flight."The close of boarding is at 2:30 PM, so please be there by then. "Der Annahmeschluss für das Boarding ist um 14:30 Uhr, also seien Sie bitte bis dahin da.timevehicleserviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchließen(physical) To remove a gap."The carpenter closed the gap between the two pieces of wood with glue. "Der Zimmermann schloss die Lücke zwischen den beiden Holzstücken mit Leim.actionspacegapessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeenden, abschließen(social) To finish, to terminate."The meeting is closing soon; we need to wrap up the discussion. "Die Sitzung wird bald beendet sein; wir müssen die Diskussion abschließen.organizationbusinesssocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmschließen, einschließen, umgebenTo come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine."The teachers closed the circle of students around the whiteboard to explain the math problem. "Die Lehrer umringten den Kreis der Schüler um die Tafel, um die Matheaufgabe zu erklären.areaactionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchließenTo have a vector sum of 0; that is, to form a closed polygon."The hikers' route closed on the mountain when they returned to their starting point. "Die Wanderroute schloss sich am Berg, als sie zu ihrem Ausgangspunkt zurückkehrten.mathphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeld, Grundstück(chiefly Yorkshire) An enclosed field."The farmer's sheep grazed in the close behind the school. "Die Schafe des Bauern grasten auf dem Feld hinter der Schule.agricultureareapropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSackgasse(chiefly British) A street that ends in a dead end."The children played happily at the end of the close, but there was no way through. "Die Kinder spielten glücklich am Ende der Sackgasse, aber es gab keinen Durchgang.propertyareaplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGasseA very narrow alley between two buildings, often overhung by one of the buildings above the ground floor."The students had to squeeze through the narrow close to get to the back entrance of the school. "Die Schüler mussten sich durch die enge Gasse zwängen, um zum Hintereingang der Schule zu gelangen.architectureareabuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTreppenhausThe common staircase in a tenement."The students used the close to get to the third floor of the school. "Die Schüler benutzten das Treppenhaus, um in den dritten Stock der Schule zu gelangen.architecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDombezirkA cathedral close."The school was located within the cathedral close. "Die Schule befand sich innerhalb des Dombezirks.architectureareabuildingplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBesitz, EigentumThe interest which one may have in a piece of ground, even though it is not enclosed."The farmer's close to the land gave him a strong sense of ownership, even though he didn't own the entire field. "Der Besitz des Bauern an dem Land gab ihm ein starkes Gefühl der Eigenverantwortung, obwohl er nicht das gesamte Feld besaß.propertyareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGeschlossenClosed, shut."The store is now close. "Das Geschäft ist jetzt geschlossen.conditionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEng, engNarrow; confined."a close alley; close quarters"eine enge Gasse; enge VerhältnissespaceareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNah, in der NäheAt a little distance; near."Is your house close?"Ist dein Haus in der Nähe?positionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareVertraut, engIntimate; well-loved."He is a close friend."Er ist ein enger Freund.familyhumanpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBeklemmend, stickigOppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude."The classroom was close and stuffy, causing everyone to feel listless during the afternoon lesson. "Das Klassenzimmer war beklemmend und stickig, was dazu führte, dass sich alle während der Nachmittagsstunde antriebslos fühlten.environmentweathersensationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchwül, stickig(Ireland, England, Scotland) Hot, humid, with no wind."The weather forecast said it would be close today, so we decided to stay inside. "Die Wettervorhersage sagte, dass es heute schwül werden würde, also beschlossen wir, drinnen zu bleiben.weathernatureenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGeschlossen(of a vowel) Articulated with the tongue body relatively close to the hard palate."The teacher's pronunciation of the "ee" sound in "meet" was very close, showing the tongue positioned near the roof of the mouth. "Die Aussprache des Lehrers des "ie"-Lautes in "meet" war sehr geschlossen, was zeigte, dass die Zunge sich in der Nähe des Gaumens befand.phoneticslanguagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEng, streng bewachtStrictly confined; carefully guarded."a close prisoner"ein streng bewachter GefangenerpolicemilitarygovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbgeschieden, verborgenOut of the way of observation; secluded; secret; hidden."The meeting was held in a close, secluded room to avoid distractions. "Das Treffen fand in einem abgeschiedenen, verborgenen Raum statt, um Ablenkungen zu vermeiden.appearanceplaceconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareKnapp, fast gleichNearly equal; almost evenly balanced."a close contest"Ein knappes DuellamountdegreequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNah, kurzShort."to cut grass or hair close"kurz geschnittenes Gras oder HaaretimeappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDicht, fest, kompaktDense; solid; compact."The crowd at the school play was so close that it was hard to move around. "Das Publikum bei dem Schultheaterstück war so dicht, dass es schwer war, sich zu bewegen.materialphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareKnapp, bündigConcise; to the point."close reasoning"Knappe ArgumentationcommunicationwritinglanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchwer zu bekommen, knappDifficult to obtain."Money is close."Geld ist knapp.businesseconomydemandessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGeizig, knauserigParsimonious; stingy."My uncle is a close person when it comes to spending money. "Mein Onkel ist geizig, wenn es ums Ausgeben von Geld geht.charactervalueattitudeeconomybusinessmoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGenau, exaktAdhering strictly to a standard or original; exact."a close translation"Eine genaue ÜbersetzungqualitytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGenau, sorgfältig, präzise, aufmerksam, unerschütterlich, strengAccurate; careful; precise; also, attentive; undeviating; strict."The patient was kept under close observation."Der Patient wurde unter genauer Beobachtung gehalten.qualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOffensichtlich, deutlichMarked, evident."The teacher's disappointment was close to anger. "Die Enttäuschung des Lehrers war deutlich dem Ärger nahe.appearancemarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading