overclose
/ˌoʊvərˈkloʊz/
adjective
- Too close in distance, relationship, or time; excessively near.
- The two events were scheduled overclose to each other, causing a conflict.
- The houses in that neighborhood are overclose, leaving little privacy.
- Their overclose friendship sometimes made others feel left out.
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verb
- To close something too much or too tightly, often causing damage or difficulty.
- She overclosed the suitcase zipper and it broke.
- The mechanic warned that overclosing the valve could damage the pipe.
- Be careful not to overclose the jar lid, or it might crack.
- To bring something to an end too early or prematurely.
- The manager decided not to overclose the deal before all details were settled.
- They worried that overclosing the investigation would leave questions unanswered.
- The author felt the publisher tried to overclose the book series before the story was complete.
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