fermer

Definitions of fermer
  1. verb
    become closed
    synonyms: se fermer
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    antonyms:
    ouvrir, s'ouvrir
    become open
    type of:
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    terminate
    synonyms: clôturer
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    type of:
    achever, finir, mettre fin à, terminer
    bring to an end or halt
  3. verb
    give up or retire from a position
    synonyms: donner sa démission, démissionner, prendre son congé
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    abandonner, démissionner
    leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
    se retirer
    go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
    s'effondrer, s'écrouler, tomber
    lose office or power
    mettre à la retraite, prendre sa préretraite, prendre sa retraite
    retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
    abdiquer, renoncer à
    give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
    se retirer, tirer sa révérence
    retire gracefully
    type of:
    quitter
    remove oneself from an association with or participation in
  4. verb
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    synonyms:
    se fermer
    become closed
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    ouvrir
    cause to open or to become open
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    claquer
    close violently
    tirer
    move or pull so as to cover or uncover something
    isoler
    make tight; secure against leakage
    emballer
    seal with packing
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