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/kləʊz/- the end of something such as a period of time, event, or activityclose of:
towards the close of the 18th century
at the close of business/trading:Shares were unchanged at 48p at the close of business today.
draw/come to a close:The event occurred at the time when the Stone Age was drawing to a close.
bring/draw/call something to a close:I will do anything to help bring this matter to a close.
It’s time to call this meeting to a close.
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a romantic relationship between two members of the cast of a play, film or television series
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