cerrar

Definitions of cerrar
  1. verb
    complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
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    type of:
    acabar, concluir, finalizar, terminar
    bring to an end or halt
  2. verb
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    synonyms:
    concluir, terminar
    become closed
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    antonyms:
    abrir
    cause to open or to become open
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    chasquear
    close with a snapping motion
    golpear
    close violently
    calafatear
    seal with caulking
    empacar, empaquetar, precintar
    seal with packing
  3. verb
    become closed
    synonyms: concluir, terminar
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    antonyms:
    abrir, descorcharse, despegar, destapar
    become open
    type of:
    convertirse, transformarse
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  4. verb
    cease to operate or cause to cease operating
    synonyms: clausurar
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