close with
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To fight in a battle with (someone).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “close with” mean?
To fight in a battle with (someone).
Is “close with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.