When to see a doctor. People may have symptoms after a traumatic event but not have PTSD - the feelings may include fear and anxiety, as well as a lack of concentration, sadness and changes in sleeping and eating habits. There may even be bouts of crying. This does not necessarily mean that the person has PTSD.
Synonyms: close, immediate, near, proximate. These adjectives mean not far from another in space, time, or relationship: an airport close to town; her immediate family; his nearest relative; the proximate neighborhood. See Also Synonyms at complete.
close verb [ I/T ] (MAKE NOT OPEN) âº to change from being open to not being open, or to cause this to happen: [ T ] Come in and close the door. [ T ] Because of an accident, police closed (= blocked) two lanes of the expressway. [ T ] Grace closed her eyes to think.