Word
closeup
Phoneticsclose·up, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫoʊˈsəp/
UK/klˈəʊsʌp/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a photo or film shot taken very close to something, so you can see small details clearly. You get this kind of picture when the camera moves right up to a face or object.
n. a photograph or film shot taken at very short range, framing the subject tightly to reveal fine detail.
Examples
“She takes a closeup of the flower.”
“The director uses a closeup to show the actor's fear before the door opens.”
“The documentary lingers in closeup on the potter's cracked hands, letting years of work speak without narration.”
Examples
simple
“She takes a closeup of the flower.”
contextual
“The director uses a closeup to show the actor's fear before the door opens.”
complex
“The documentary lingers in closeup on the potter's cracked hands, letting years of work speak without narration.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “closeup” in context.
Verb
01. appear in closeup
“The stolen ring appears in closeup during the final scene.”
verb + prep + noun
02. capture closeup
“The photographer captured a closeup of the bird feeding its young.”
verb + noun
03. closeup reveals
“The closeup reveals tiny cracks in the ancient vase.”
noun + verb
04. closeup shows
“This closeup shows the texture of the fabric very clearly.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. dramatic closeup
“The film ends with a dramatic closeup of the hero's face.”
adj + noun
06. extreme closeup
“The documentary opened with an extreme closeup of the lion's eyes.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. closeup of face
“The magazine published a striking closeup of the singer's face.”
noun + prep + noun
08. closeup photo
“She posted a closeup photo of her eye on social media.”
noun + noun
09. closeup shot
“The editor inserted a closeup shot of the letter.”
noun + noun
10. closeup view
“We got a closeup view of the paintings on the guided tour.”
noun + noun
11. cut to a closeup
“The camera cut to a closeup of the nervous witness.”
12. hold on a tight closeup
“The camera held on a tight closeup as she started to cry.”
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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