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Definition of closed issue - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
decisionRare matter considered finished and not open for more discussion or changeRare
- The manager said the budget cut was a closed issue now.
- Once the board voted, the merger became a closed issue for the team.
- The judge treated the custody schedule as a closed issue unless new evidence appeared.
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Expressions with closed
having eyelids shut
She lay on the bed, eyes closed.
situation that is considered resolved
After the confession, the detective declared the case closed.
subject that is finished or resolved
The case is now a closed book.
easily and without effort
She can solve these puzzles with her eyes closed.
without needing to think or try hard
You can solve these equations with your eyes closed.
in private, away from public view
The committee met behind closed doors to discuss the issue.
decision is final and not open to debate
He said no, so the case is closed.
refuse to consider new ideas or perspectives
She tends to have a closed mind about modern art.
express that a past event or period has ended and will not return
The chapter is closed after years of conflict..
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is closed; we won't talk about it anymore.
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is now closed, and we move forward.
it's best not to talk too much
Remember, a closed mouth catches no flies in tricky situations.
conducted in private or secrecy
The committee made decisions behind the closed door.
staying silent avoids saying something embarrassing
Remember, a closed mouth gathers no feet at the meeting.
without allowing others to enter or participate
The negotiations were held with closed doors to avoid outside influence.
be in a state with eyelids shut
She had her eyes closed during the scary part.
not open the eyes on purpose for some time
He tried to keep his eyes closed during the scary part.
door that is shut
She knocked on the closed door but no one answered.
subtitles on videos showing spoken words for accessibility
Closed captioning helps people understand TV shows.
question answered with 'yes' or 'no'
She asked a closed question to get a simple yes or no answer.
not open to the public, limited to selected people
The committee held a closed-door meeting with only invited members present.
time when a sport is not played
During the closed season, the stadium is empty.
meeting where only selected people may attend and others are excluded
The committee held a closed meeting to discuss the sensitive report.
not willing to accept new ideas or opinions
He is too closed-minded to try anything new.
Expressions with issue
urgent matter needing immediate attention
The budget deficit is a burning issue for the government.
being discussed or debated
The main point at issue is the budget.
fundamental topic concerning basic needs or interests
Healthcare is a bread-and-butter issue for many voters.
controversial subject sparking debate
Immigration policy is often a hot-button issue during elections.
make a problem less clear or more confusing
He tried to cloud the issue with irrelevant details.
evade a problem or responsibility
She dodged the issue by blaming someone else.
avoid dealing with a problem or question
The politician tried to duck the issue during the debate.
problem or concern becomes known or noticed
The issue came to light during the audit.
treat something as important or problematic
She tends to make an issue of minor mistakes.
make a situation more confusing or complicated
His comments only muddle the issue further.
avoid discussing a specific problem or topic
He tried to sidestep the issue during the meeting.
avoid discussing a problem directly
He tends to dance around the issue instead of giving a straight answer.
make a topic unclear or confusing
The politician tried to fog the issue during the debate.
avoid giving a direct answer to a problem
She tried to hedge the issue during the interview.
problem affecting everyday people
Healthcare is a major kitchen table issue for many families.
discuss a topic excessively
She will labour the issue until everyone is tired of hearing about it.
make something less clear or more confusing
His comments only served to muddy the issue further.
avoid discussing the main topic
She tends to skirt around the issue when asked about her plans.
quickly escalated into a serious problem or conflict
The issue caught fire and led to a big argument.
most important part of a problem or situation
The crux of the issue is the lack of communication.
compel someone to deal with something
She forced the issue by confronting him directly about the problem.
avoid addressing the main problem directly
The politician fudged the issue during the debate.
important matter being discussed or decided
The main issue at stake is the budget allocation.
problem someone cares about deeply
Climate change is her pet issue.
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- French:question réglée, ...
- German:abgeschlossene Angelegenheit, ...
- Italian:questione chiusa, ...
- Spanish:asunto zanjado, ...
- Portuguese:assunto encerrado, ...
- Chinese:已定事项, ...
- Japanese:終わった問題, ...
- Arabic:مَوْضُوع مُغْلَق, ...
- Hebrew:עִנְיָן סָגוּר, ...
- Russian:закрытый вопрос, ...
- Ukrainian:закрите питання, ...
- Hindi:सुलझा हुआ मुद्दा, ...
- Bengali:নিষ্পত্তি হওয়া বিষয়, ...
- Catalan:qüestió tancada, ...
- Czech:uzavřená věc, ...
- Danish:afgjort sag, ...
- Dutch:afgedane zaak, ...
- Greek:λήξαν ζήτημα, ...
- Hungarian:lezárt ügy, ...
- Khmer:រឿងដែលបានសម្រេចរួច និងមិនអាចពិភាក្សា ឬកែប្រែបន្ថែម, ...
- Korean:종결된 사안, ...
- Persian:موضوعِ مختومه, ...
- Polish:zamknięta sprawa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):questão encerrada, ...
- Romanian:subiect închis, ...
- Swedish:avslutad fråga, ...
- Thai:ประเด็นที่ปิดแล้ว, ...
- Turkish:kapanmış konu, ...
- Vietnamese:vấn đề đã chốt, ...
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