programclose

verb

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.kləʊz/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.kloʊz/

To close a computer program when you are done using it.

Please programclose the game before you turn off the computer.

SYNONYMS

close quit exit shut down terminate

RELATED WORDS

program window application software save

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To end a scheduled set of activities or events.

The school will programclose the festival with a short speech.

3. To finish running a set of instructions on a machine.

The technician had to programclose the test before restarting it.

4. To bring a planned series of lessons to an end.

They decided to programclose the coding course after eight weeks.