Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
close-the-window
Phrase
/kloʊz ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
Definition
To shut the window, typically to prevent air from entering or to maintain temperature indoors.
Examples
- Please close the window before the meeting starts.
- It’s getting chilly; can you close the window?
- He forgot to close the window and the rain got inside.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the action of physically moving a window pane or frame to a position that obstructs an opening, thereby closing off the passage for air and sound.
Synonyms
- Shut the window
- Fasten the window
- Seal the window
