kləʊz kləʊzd kloʊzd ɪksˈkluːd

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut Close the door shut the window become closed The windows closed with a loud bang not open the door slammed shut used especially of mouth or eyes he sat quietly with closed eyes his eyes were shut against the sunlight prevent from entering; shut out The trees were shutting out all sunlight This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country