A1 Collocation 중립

close the window

Shut the window.

To move a window so it is no longer open.

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문화적 배경

The 'draft' (draught) is a major concern. Closing the window is often seen as a health necessity to avoid 'catching a chill.' In many US homes, windows are kept closed year-round to maintain the efficiency of the Central Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. Germans have a specific practice called 'Stoßlüften' (shock ventilation) where they open windows wide for 5 minutes and then close them tightly to save energy. Closing windows during typhoon season is a critical safety ritual, often involving heavy shutters called 'amado.'

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Politeness Matters

Always add 'please' when asking someone to close the window to avoid sounding like you are giving an order.

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Close vs. Shut

While mostly the same, 'Shut the window!' can sound angry. Use 'Close the window' for general situations.

To move a window so it is no longer open.

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Politeness Matters

Always add 'please' when asking someone to close the window to avoid sounding like you are giving an order.

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Close vs. Shut

While mostly the same, 'Shut the window!' can sound angry. Use 'Close the window' for general situations.

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Car Windows

Even if the car has buttons, 'roll up the window' is still the most common way to say it in the US.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word.

It is very cold. Please ______ the window.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: close

We 'close' a window to stop the cold air from coming in.

Which sentence is correct for a computer?

You have too many programs open.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Close the window.

In computing, we 'close' windows to exit programs.

Match the situation with the action.

Situations: 1. It is raining. 2. It is dark. 3. The music is loud.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

You close windows for rain and noise, but turn on lights for darkness.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Is it noisy outside? B: Yes, I will ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: close the window

'Close the window' is the most logical response to outside noise.

Where would you say 'Would you mind closing the window?'

Choose the best place.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To a stranger on a train.

This is a polite formal request suitable for strangers.

🎉 점수: /5

시각 학습 자료

Close vs. Turn Off

Close
Window Window
Door Door
Book Book
Turn Off
Light Light
TV TV
Computer Computer

연습 문제 은행

5 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

It is very cold. Please ______ the window.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: close

We 'close' a window to stop the cold air from coming in.

Which sentence is correct for a computer? Choose A2

You have too many programs open.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Close the window.

In computing, we 'close' windows to exit programs.

Match the situation with the action. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

You close windows for rain and noise, but turn on lights for darkness.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Is it noisy outside? B: Yes, I will ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: close the window

'Close the window' is the most logical response to outside noise.

Where would you say 'Would you mind closing the window?' situation_matching B1

Choose the best place.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To a stranger on a train.

This is a polite formal request suitable for strangers.

🎉 점수: /5

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is perfectly correct and very common, though slightly more informal than 'close'.

It comes from old cars where you had to turn a handle in a circle (roll it) to move the window.

Yes, it is the standard term for exiting a program or tab on a screen.

The opposite is 'open the window'.

No, you should say 'turn off the light'. This is a common mistake for many language learners.

In a sentence, you almost always need 'the' (e.g., 'Please close the window').

Use 'Could you please close the window?' or 'Would you mind closing the window?'

It usually means an opportunity is no longer available.

You usually 'close' a tab, but 'shut' is also understood.

It is a verb. (The noun 'close' sounds different, like 'closs').

관련 표현

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shut the window

synonym

To close the window.

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open the window

contrast

To move a window so it is open.

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roll up the window

specialized form

To close a car window.

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window of opportunity

builds on

A short period of time to do something.

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