Also means
to fence off
Usage Note
Clôturer has two main uses: administrative (to formally close a meeting, account, or file — clôturer les débats) and physical (to put up a fence or enclosure around land). The noun clôture covers both senses. In parliamentary language, clôturer la séance ends the session.
Examples
"Il faut clôturer le dossier avant vendredi."
Natural Translation
The file must be closed before Friday.
Literal Translation
It-is-necessary to-close the file before Friday.

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