have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
set in motion, cause to start
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
begin to speak or say
begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
have a beginning, of a temporal event
cease to operate or cause to cease operating
come to a close
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
of textiles
marked by fidelity to an original
fill or stop up
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
near in time or place or relationship
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
in an attentive manner
lacking fresh air
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
come together, as if in an embrace
the concluding part of any performance
become closed
crowded
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
giving or spending with reluctance
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
fitting closely but comfortably
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
bar access to
be priced or listed when trading stops
bring together all the elements or parts of
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
close in relevance or relationship
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
confined to specific persons
draw near
engage at close quarters
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
strictly confined or guarded
used of hair or haircuts
