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  • Sequence of Movement

    Use the index finger to draw a cross on the right shoulder blade.

    Area of use

     1. Germany

     2. International

IS: close

close (IS)

To cause something to be closed, closed to the outside; to bring it into such a position, move it, handle it, so that it closes something; to make it impermeable, impassable, etc.; to make something temporarily inaccessible to visitors, customers, etc.

Example

1) The store closes in ten minutes.

2) The door is closed, so we cannot go in.