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close-up
[klohs-uhp]
noun
a photograph taken at close range or with a long focal-length lens, on a relatively large scale.
Also called close shot.Movies, Television.a camera shot taken at a very short distance from the subject, to permit a close and detailed view of an object or action.
an intimate view or presentation of anything.
adjective
of or resembling a close-up.
intimate or detailed; close-in.
close-up
/ ˈəʊˌʌ /
noun
a photograph or film or television shot taken at close range
a detailed or intimate view or examination
a close-up of modern society
verb
to shut entirely
(intr) to draw together
the ranks closed up
(intr) (of wounds) to heal completely
Word History and Origins
Origin of close-up1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
She also posted a close-up image of a dog whose collar is emblazoned with the album title, highlighting the cheeky play on words.
Athletes and tourists by the tens of thousands will pour into the region from around the world, and I’m reminded of the classic film “Sunset Boulevard,” in which Gloria Swanson proclaimed, “I’m ready for my close-up.”
Will L.A. be ready for its close-up?
But I’m also a professional skeptic, and my questions extend far beyond whether we’re ready for our close-up.
Even without all that, L.A. has a raft of problems on its hands, and the close-up at the moment is not a pretty portrait.
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