| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adjacent | next to; close by |
| 2. | adjourn | end a meeting for now |
| 3. | alongside | close beside |
| 4. | approach | come closer to |
| 5. | at hand | near and available |
| 6. | bar | block an opening with a bar |
| 7. | barricade | block with a barrier |
| 8. | batten down | secure tightly against danger |
| 9. | beside | at the side of |
| 10. | block | prevent passage through an opening |
| 11. | board up | close with boards |
| 12. | bolt | secure with a bolt |
| 13. | buckle | fasten with a buckle |
| 14. | button | close by fastening buttons |
| 15. | call it a day | stop working for now |
| 16. | cap | cover with a cap |
| 17. | caulk | seal gaps with caulk |
| 18. | cease | stop happening |
| 19. | clamp | hold shut with pressure |
| 20. | clap shut | close with a sharp sound |
| 21. | clasp | fasten by gripping together |
| 22. | complete | finish fully |
| 23. | conclude | bring to an end |
| 24. | cordon off | block off with a barrier |
| 25. | cork | stop with a cork |
| 26. | cover | put something over an opening |
| 27. | cut off | stop supply or access |
| 28. | deactivate | turn off a system |
| 29. | dense | closely packed together |
| 30. | disable | make unable to operate |
| 31. | discontinue | stop providing or doing |
| 32. | double-lock | lock with extra security |
| 33. | draw near | come closer |
| 34. | draw shut | pull closed |
| 35. | draw the curtains | close the curtains |
| 36. | encircle | surround closely |
| 37. | enclose | close in on all sides |
| 38. | end | bring to a finish |
| 39. | fasten | secure so it stays closed |
| 40. | fence off | close off with a fence |
| 41. | finalize | make final and complete |
| 42. | finish | complete and stop working |
| 43. | glue | seal with adhesive |
| 44. | halt | stop moving or happening |
| 45. | hem in | surround and restrict |
| 46. | hook | fasten with a hook |
| 47. | huddled | gathered close together |
| 48. | in proximity | near to something |
| 49. | in range | close enough for use |
| 50. | in touch | in close communication |
| 51. | inseparable | always together; very close |
| 52. | intimate | close in relationship |
| 53. | jammed | packed in tightly |
| 54. | latch | fasten with a latch |
| 55. | limit | keep within a boundary |
| 56. | lock | close and secure with a lock |
| 57. | make fast | fasten securely |
| 58. | near | close in distance |
| 59. | nearby | close in location |
| 60. | nearer | more close in distance |
| 61. | neighboring | near and next to |
| 62. | next to | very close beside |
| 63. | obstruct | block so movement is hindered |
| 64. | occlude | block or close off |
| 65. | on good terms | having a close relationship |
| 66. | packed | filled tightly with things |
| 67. | padlock | lock with a padlock |
| 68. | partition off | separate with a partition |
| 69. | pin | fasten with a pin |
| 70. | pinch shut | press closed with fingers |
| 71. | plug | block an opening with a plug |
| 72. | power down | turn off electrical power |
| 73. | pressed | held close together |
| 74. | proximate | near in place or time |
| 75. | pull shut | pull to close |
| 76. | recess | pause a session temporarily |
| 77. | resolve | find an answer and finish |
| 78. | restrict | limit access or movement |
| 79. | seal | close tightly to prevent entry |
| 80. | settle | resolve and finish |
| 81. | shut | move so it is not open |
| 82. | shutter | close with shutters |
| 83. | slam | shut forcefully and loudly |
| 84. | snap shut | close quickly with a snap |
| 85. | stop | cease doing or happening |
| 86. | stopper | plug with a stopper |
| 87. | suspend | stop temporarily |
| 88. | switch off | turn off a device |
| 89. | tape | seal with adhesive tape |
| 90. | terminate | bring to an end formally |
| 91. | tie | fasten by tying |
| 92. | tight | close-fitting; not loose |
| 93. | tighten | make tighter or more secure |
| 94. | turn off | switch off; stop operation |
| 95. | wall off | separate by building a wall |
| 96. | wind up | bring to an end |
| 97. | within range | close enough to affect |
| 98. | within reach | close enough to touch |
| 99. | wrap up | bring to a close |
| 100. | zip | close with a zipper |