No. 130 in Afrikaans

sluit

"Sluit" means "close" or "lock" in English.

In a sentence

Ek sluit die deur elke aand op slot.
I lock the door every night.
In this sentence, "sluit" is used to mean 'lock,' referring to securing a door with a key or mechanism.
Die nuwe plan sluit alle werknemers in.
The new plan includes all employees.
Here, "sluit" means 'includes,' referring to encompassing or involving within something.
Die vergadering sluit af met 'n ooreenkoms.
The meeting concludes with an agreement.
In this context, "sluit af" refers to bringing something to a conclusion or ending, particularly in a procedural or formal setting.

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