Translation of to close; to cease or stop

Translation result

cerrar; cesar o detener to close; to cease or stop

Syntax analysis

toPreposition (To)

closeVerb, infinitive

;Punctuation

toPreposition (To)

ceaseVerb, infinitive

orCoordinating conjunction

stopVerb, infinitive

close verb

1. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed.

Please close the door behind you to prevent any dust from entering the room. Por favor, cierre la puerta detrás de usted para prevenir que el polvo entre en la habitación.

2. become closed.

The company is planning to close its doors permanently due to financial difficulties, effective next week. La empresa está planeando cerrar sus puertas permanentemente debido a dificultades financieras, con efecto la próxima semana.

3. cease to operate or cause to cease operating.

The company decided to close down its manufacturing plant in response to declining profits, resulting in significant layoffs. La empresa decidió cerrar su planta de manufactura en respuesta a la disminución de los beneficios, lo que llevó a despidos importantes.

4. finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.).

The CEO closed her presentation by thanking the audience for their attention and wrapping up the company's annual report. El CEO cerró su presentación agradeciendo al público por su atención y concluir el informe anual de la empresa.

5. come to a close.

The festival will close on Sunday evening, marking the end of its five-day run in the city. El festival cerrará el domingo por la noche, marcando el fin de su carrera de cinco días en la ciudad.

6. complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement.

The CEO was thrilled to announce that the company had finally closed a major deal with a leading tech firm, securing a significant investment in their startup. El CEO estuvo encantado de anunciar que la empresa había cerrado finalmente un acuerdo importante con una empresa de tecnología líder, asegurando una inversión significativa en su startup.

7. be priced or listed when trading stops.

The stock market closed early today due to technical issues, and many investors were left scrambling to close their positions before the end of trading. El mercado de valores cerró temprano hoy debido a problemas técnicos, y muchos inversores se quedaron tratando de cerrar sus posiciones antes del final del comercio.

8. engage at close quarters.

The detectives worked closely with each other to close in on the suspect, finally cornering him in an alleyway. Los detectives trabajaron estrechamente el uno con el otro para acorralar al sospechoso, finalmente rodeándolo en un pasaje.

9. cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop.

To finish my work, I closed all the unnecessary tabs on my browser so I could focus. Para terminar mi trabajo, cerré todas las pestañas innecesarias en mi navegador para poder enfocarme.

10. change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact.

As I prepared to throw the punch, my coach yelled at me to close with my opponent, adjusting my stance to get a stronger position. Mientras preparaba para lanzar el puñetazo, mi entrenador me gritó que acercara con mi oponente, ajustando mi postura para obtener una posición más fuerte.

11. come together, as if in an embrace.

After a long day, Sarah and her partner decided to close, wrapping their arms around each other tightly on the couch. Después de un largo día, Sarah y su compañero decidieron cerrar, abrazándose estrechamente entre ellos en el sofá.

12. draw near.

As I approached the shore, I closed in on the group of people who were having a picnic, eager to join them and share some stories. Mientras me acercaba a la orilla, me aproximé al grupo de personas que estaban teniendo un pícnic, ansioso por unirme a ellos y compartir algunos relatos.

13. bring together all the elements or parts of.

The director worked tirelessly to close the gaps in the storyline, ensuring that every plot thread was expertly woven together. El director trabajó incansablemente para cerrar las brechas en la trama, asegurando que cada hilo argumental estuviera cuidadosamente tejido.

14. bar access to.

The manager closed the exhibit at midnight, preventing visitors from entering after that hour. El gerente cerró la exposición a medianoche, lo que impidió a los visitantes entrar después de esa hora.

15. fill or stop up.

She closed the hole in the tire by plugging it with a patch, preventing air from escaping. Ella cerró el agujero en la rueda al taparlo con una parche, evitando que el aire escapara.

16. unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of.

The carpenter carefully closed the gap between the two wooden planks by applying a strong adhesive and driving in a few finishing nails. El Carpintero cuidadosamente cerró el espacio entre las dos tablas de madera aplicando una pegamento fuerte y clavando algunos clavos de finalización.

17. finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead.

The pitcher came out of nowhere to close the game, striking out the side to secure the win. El lanzador salió de la nada para cerrar el partido, retirando a los tres jugadores con strikes y asegurando el triunfo.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I close.
You	You close.
He/She/It	He/She/It closes.
We	We close.
You	You close.
They	They close.

Complete conjugation.

cease verb

1. put an end to a state or an activity.

Quit teasing your little brother Traducción de 'Quit teasing your little brother'

2. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense.

Either spatial or metaphorical Traducción de 'Either spatial or metaphorical'

The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed Traducción de 'The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed'

Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other Traducción de 'Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other'

My property ends by the bushes Traducción de 'My property ends by the bushes'

The symphony ends in a pianissimo Traducción de 'The symphony ends in a pianissimo'

stop verb

1. come to a halt, stop moving.

The train suddenly stopped at the station, causing passengers to scramble for their belongings. El tren se detuvo repentinamente en la estación, lo que hizo que los pasajeros se esforzaran por recoger sus pertenencias.

2. put an end to a state or an activity.

The government decided to stop funding the project due to its lack of progress and increasing costs. El gobierno decidió dejar de financiar el proyecto debido a su falta de progreso y costos aumentantes.

3. stop from happening or developing.

The company's new policy aimed to stop the spread of misinformation on social media platforms. La nueva política de la empresa se propuso detener la difusión de información falsa en las plataformas de redes sociales.

4. interrupt a trip.

The sudden rainstorm forced us to stop our road trip and seek shelter in a nearby café. La tormenta de lluvia repentina nos obligó a detener nuestro viaje en coche y buscar refugio en un café cercano.

5. cause to stop.

The traffic cop stopped the speeding car with a wave of his hand, ordering the driver to pull over. El policía de tránsito detuvo el coche que circulaba a alta velocidad con un gesto de su mano, ordenando al conductor que se detuviera.

6. prevent completion.

The referee stopped the game in the final minute to prevent the opposing team from scoring, citing unsportsmanlike conduct. El árbitro paró el partido en el minuto final para impedir que el equipo contrario marcase, argumentando conducta antisportiva.

7. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy.

The firefighters had to stop the advancing flames from engulfing the entire building. Los bomberos tuvieron que detener las llamas que avanzaban de envolver todo el edificio.

8. seize on its way.

The highway patrol officer stopped the speeding car by deploying tire-deflating spikes, bringing it to a halt and preventing any further harm. El oficial de la patrulla de la autopista detuvo el coche que iba demasiado rápido desplegando espigas que deflataban neumáticos, lo hizo parar y evitó cualquier daño adicional.

9. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense.

The timer on my phone will stop after 60 minutes, so I need to finish this task before then. El reloj en mi teléfono se detendrá después de 60 minutos, por lo que necesito terminar esta tarea antes de eso.

10. render unsuitable for passage.

The muddy road had stopped up the drain, causing water to accumulate and flood the nearby park. El camino embarrado había obstruido la alcantarilla, lo que hacía que el agua se acumulase y inundara el parque cercano.

11. stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments.

The team stopped to assess the situation before proceeding with the rescue mission. El equipo se detuvo para evaluar la situación antes de proceder con la misión de rescate.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I stop.
You	You stop.
He/She/It	He/She/It stops.
We	We stop.
You	You stop.
They	They stop.

Complete conjugation.