: a photograph or movie picture taken very close to an object or person [count] ▪“Move in for a close-up,” said the film's director.▪ a close-up of her face [noncount] ▪ The scene was shot in close-up.
— close–up/ˌkloʊsˈʌp/adjectivealways used before a noun ▪ Get a close-up shot of them kissing.