close the face: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Globaltechnicalneutral
  • To move or adjust the front surface or panel of an object or component so that it is nearer, sealed, or less open; a term used in mechanical or engineering contexts.

  Examples

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  • Make sure to close the face of the machine securely before starting the operation.

    Asegúrate de cerrar la cara de la máquina de forma segura antes de comenzar la operación.

  • The technician closed the face of the panel to prevent dust from entering the device.

    El técnico cerró la cara del panel para evitar que el polvo entrara en el dispositivo.

  • If the door doesn’t close the face properly, the equipment might overheat.

    Si la puerta no cierra la cara correctamente, el equipo podría sobrecalentarse.

  • After adjusting the internal components, the engineer closed the face of the control box.

    Después de ajustar los componentes internos, el ingeniero cerró la cara de la caja de control.

• 2.

  British EnglishUS Englishinformal
  • To adopt a closed, unfriendly, or expressionless facial appearance; to stop showing one’s usual expression or openness.

  Examples

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  • When Sarah heard the criticism, she immediately closed her face and refused to engage further.

    Cuando Sarah escuchó la crítica, cerró el rostro inmediatamente y se negó a seguir participando.

  • I noticed John close his face during the meeting; he didn't want to reveal his true feelings.

    Noté que John cerró el rostro durante la reunión; no quería mostrar sus verdaderos sentimientos.

  • If you close your face every time someone disagrees with you, it’s hard to have an open conversation.

    Si cierras el rostro cada vez que alguien no está de acuerdo contigo, es difícil tener una conversación abierta.

• 3.

  Historic/Globalarchaicliterary
  • To conceal or bring to an end the outward appearance of something; used in older or literary language to mean to shut off or hide a view or aspect.

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  • The old castle’s windows were closed face with heavy shutters to keep out the cold wind.

    Las ventanas del viejo castillo estaban cerradas con pesadas contraventanas para protegerse del viento frío.

  • They closed the face of the mine entrance after the accident to prevent any further entry.

    Cerraron la boca de la mina después del accidente para evitar más entradas.

  • In the poem, the author describes how the sea closed its face as the storm approached, hiding its calm surface.

    En el poema, el autor describe cómo el mar cerró su faz cuando se acercó la tormenta, ocultando su superficie tranquila.