Also means
to shut
Usage Note
Chiudere has an irregular past participle: chiuso. It takes avere as its auxiliary. The reflexive chiudersi means 'to close oneself off' or, of a wound, 'to heal shut'. The adjective chiuso (closed/shut) is very common on shop signs, and also colloquially describes an introverted person (è una persona chiusa).
Examples
"Chiudi la porta, per favore."
Natural Translation
Close the door, please.

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