cerrar la marcha — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  General (Spanish-speaking countries)neutralmilitaryformal
  • To bring up the rear of a procession, convoy, column, or march; to occupy the last position in an organized movement.
  • To act as the unit or element that closes or follows at the end of a formation.

  Examples

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  • En el desfile, la unidad de voluntarios cerró la marcha para cuidar que nadie se quedara atrás.

    In the parade, the volunteer unit brought up the rear to ensure no one was left behind.

  • Siempre prefiero cerrar la marcha en las excursiones para ayudar a quienes van más lentos.

    I always prefer to bring up the rear on hikes to help those who walk slower.

  • Los bomberos cerraron la marcha después del contingente para verificar que todo estuviera seguro.

    The firefighters brought up the rear after the contingent to verify everything was safe.

• 2.

  General (Spanish-speaking countries)neutralfigurative
  • To conclude or finish an event, series of actions, or sequence; to serve as the closing element of an activity.

  Examples

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  • El discurso del director cerró la marcha de eventos en la ceremonia de graduación.

    The director's speech concluded the series of events at the graduation ceremony.

  • Para cerrar la marcha de la conferencia, organizaron un concierto para los asistentes.

    To finish the conference lineup, they organized a concert for the attendees.

  • El último equipo cerró la marcha del torneo con una exhibición de habilidades impresionante.

    The last team closed the tournament with an impressive display of skills.