A1 — Beginnerverb
chiudere
to close
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
serraresigillaresbarrarebloccare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
aprirespalancaredischiudereschiudere
Usage note
'Serrare' = to shut/lock tightly. 'Sbarrare' = to bar/block. In business: 'chiudere' = to close the shop. 'Chiudersi in sé' = to shut yourself off emotionally.
Example
"Chiudi la porta, per favore — c'è corrente."
"Close the door, please — there's a draught."
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