to change from being open to not being open, or to cause this to happen
Do you mind if I close the window?
As evening approached, the store owner decided to close the shop for the day.
Please close the door behind you to keep the cold air from coming inside.
After the event concluded, the organizers had to close the venue and prepare for the next day's activities.
Due to the approaching storm, the airline decided to close the airport temporarily for safety reasons.
