Phrasal Verbs
- 1when a wound closes up, it heals
- 2to hide your thoughts or emotions She closed up when I asked about her family. Peter turned away from him, his expression closing up.
- 1to shut and lock something such as a shop/store or a building, especially for a short period of time Why don't we close up and go out for lunch? Can the last one out close up the office? opposite open up
- 2to come closer together; to bring people or things closer together Traffic was heavy and cars were closing up behind each other.
- 3to become narrower and less open Every time he tried to speak, his throat closed up with fear. opposite open up
