Reclose: meaning, definitions and examples
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reclose
[ ri:ˈkloʊz ]
closing something again
To reclose means to close something again after it has been previously opened. This action can apply to various objects such as doors, bags, or containers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please reclose the door after you leave.
- She had to reclose the package after taking out an item.
- Make sure to reclose the lid tightly.
- He forgot to reclose the window before the rain started.
Translations
Translations of the word "reclose" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fechar novamente
🇮🇳 फिर से बंद करना
🇩🇪 wieder schließen
🇮🇩 menutup kembali
🇺🇦 закрити знову
🇵🇱 ponownie zamknąć
🇯🇵 再閉じる
🇫🇷 refermer
🇪🇸 cerrar de nuevo
🇹🇷 yeniden kapatmak
🇰🇷 다시 닫다
🇸🇦 إعادة الإغلاق
🇨🇿 znovu zavřít
🇸🇰 znovu zavrieť
🇨🇳 重新关闭
🇸🇮 ponovno zapreti
🇮🇸 lokar aftur
🇰🇿 қайта жабу
🇬🇪 მجدანი დახურვა
🇦🇿 yenidən bağlamaq
🇲🇽 cerrar de nuevo
Etymology
The term 'reclose' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'close,' which originates from the Old French word 'clore' and the Latin 'claudere,' meaning 'to shut, close, or enclose.' In essence, reclose literally conveys the action of closing something once more. The prefix 're-' has been widely used in English to denote repetition or a return to a previous state, making 'reclose' a logical extension of the verb 'close.' This word started gaining traction in the English language as the concepts of security, packaging, and accessibility in daily life became more prevalent. With the advent of technology and various closing mechanisms in packaging and security, the usage of 'reclose' has become more common in both everyday conversations and commercial contexts.