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close–up
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close–up
(noun)
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close–up
/
ˈ
kloʊsˌʌp/
noun
plural
close–ups
close–up
/
ˈ
kloʊsˌʌp/
noun
plural
close–ups
Learner's definition of CLOSE–UP
:
a photograph or movie picture taken very close to an object or person
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“Move in for a
close-up
,” said the film's director.
a
close-up
of her face
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The scene was shot
in close-up
.
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— close–up
/ˌkloʊs
ˈ
ʌp/
adjective
,
always used before a noun
Get a
close-up
shot of them kissing.
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