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you may close vs you may closed

The correct phrase is 'you may close.' 'You may closed' is incorrect because 'closed' is the past participle form of the verb 'close,' which is not suitable in this context.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 3353 views

you may close

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to give permission for someone to close something, like a door or a window.

Examples:

  • You may close the window if you're feeling cold.
  • You may close the door behind you when you leave.
  • You may close the door now.
  • You may close the image annotation dialog (the one where you specify people, places, etc. for the images) by pressing Ctrl+Enter.
  • All right, just this once you may close the door.
  • If this is a private discussion, you may close my office door.
  • You may close your mouth now, Clarence.
  • You may close your mouth now.

Alternatives:

  • You are allowed to close
  • You can close
  • Feel free to close
  • You have permission to close
  • You are permitted to close

you may closed

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • You may have closed the door on Barney, but he locked it.
  • You may have closed the door on Barney, but he locked it.
  • The Shreveport pack has closed ranks.
  • Every window and door is closed.
  • Not since the movie theater closed.
  • I want this case closed quickly.
  • You were informed the airport was closed.
  • - But this is open and closed.
  • Patient suffered closed comminuted fracture to left radius.
  • Witness was intimidated, case closed.
  • It was closed 20 years ago.
  • Sorry, that deal's closed.
  • The Ted Mosby Store is officially closed.
  • Without her testimony the case was closed.
  • The song Elvis closed his concerts with.
  • We are currently closed for renovations.
  • The season is closed because of blackouts.
  • Sorry lady, we just closed.
  • The building has a closed-circuit security system.
  • Too bad they closed the place.

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