What does close quarters mean?
Definitions for close quarters
kloʊsclose quar·ters
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word close quarters.
Princeton's WordNet
close quartersnoun
a situation of being uncomfortably close to someone or something
Wiktionary
close quartersnoun
Very near proximity.
Etymology: See close quarter.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of close quarters in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of close quarters in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of close quarters in a Sentence
I would encourage any individual who is elderly or is medically fragile to think long and hard about going to any large gathering that would involve close quarters and potential spread. And if they do go, to take appropriate personal hygiene protections.
I fear the judiciary either doesn't know/doesn't care about the exposure to a fatal viral infection by those who live in close quarters, and who aren't quickly tested for the virus.
They're really concerned. They see what's on TV. And they hear the President saying don't be together in groups of 10 or more, that events of 50 or more people are being canceled. And they look around and see they're in close quarters with people, with staff coming in and out of the detention center daily. And they feel like sitting ducks.
Even the best run, most humane, most medically up to date jail is a giant petri dish. You have lots and lots of people living in close quarters. Social distancing is virtually impossible, most jails, especially city jails, have a lot of people going in and out. DC is no different.
Human Services Secretary Alex Azar:
I would encourage any individual who is elderly or is medically fragile to think long and hard about going into any large gathering that would involve close quarters and potential spread.
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