close (something) to (someone)
(redirected from closedten something to you)close (something) to (someone)
To exclude someone from something. This is an advanced class, so it is closed to freshmen. They closed the meeting to non-union members. Sorry, no media members allowed—they've closed today's practice to players and coaches only.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
*close to someone or something
1. near someone or something. (*Typically: get ~; stand ~; sit ~; move ~.) Don't get close to me. I have a cold. If you get close to the fire, you may get burned.
2. approximating someone or something in some quality or measure. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) This brand of frozen fish does not even get close to that brand in flavor and freshness. Tom doesn't even get close to Nancy when it comes to artistic ability.
*close to someone
friendly or intimate with someone. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) She is very shy and really won't let anyone get close to her. It is difficult to get close to a loner like Wally.
close something to someone
to prevent someone or some type of person from participating in or attending something. We closed membership to anyone who signed up late. They had to close the registration to nonresidents.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
close to (or close on)
(of an amount) almost; very nearly.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
close ˈto
,close ˈup
in a position very near to something: The picture looks very different when you see it close to.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017