Close window.

Meaning: This means to move the window so that it is completely shut and no air or light can come through.

Choice of Words: Close means to shut or block an opening. Window refers to an opening in a wall, roof, or vehicle that is filled with glass or other transparent material to allow light and air to enter. When combined, "Close window" means to shut or block the window opening.

Alternative Expressions

Shut the window.

Meaning: This means to close the window completely, so that no air or light can come in.

Choice of Words: The word shut means to close something tightly. Window refers to the opening in a wall or roof that allows light and air to enter a building. Together, shut the window means to close the window tightly, blocking out light and air.

Close the window, please.

Meaning: This means to ask someone to close the window, so that no air or light can come in.

Choice of Words: The word close means to move something to cover an opening. Window refers to the opening in a wall or roof that allows light and air to enter a building. Please is a polite word used to make a request. Together, close the window, please means to politely ask someone to move the window covering to block out light and air.

Can you close the window?

Meaning: This means to ask someone if they can close the window, so that no air or light can come in.

Choice of Words: The word can is used to ask if someone is able to do something. You refers to the person being asked. Close means to move something to cover an opening. Window refers to the opening in a wall or roof that allows light and air to enter a building. Together, can you close the window means to ask someone if they are able to move the window covering to block out light and air.

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