English · Common Verbs
closes
/ˈkləʊzɪz/
[/ˈkləʊzɪz/]
third-person singular of close
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'close': used when he, she, or it shuts something.
Example
The shop closes early on Sundays, so we should hurry if we want to buy bread.
The shop closes early on Sundays, so we should hurry if we want to buy bread.
Etymology
From Old French 'clos', from Latin 'claudere' (to shut); '-es' added after 's' sound.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense for shutting or closing hours.