This is the 11797th most frequent Russian word.
закрывают
"Закрывают" means "they close" or "are closing."
This use of 'закрывают' shows the action of closing a window, referring to a habitual or general action performed by people.
Люди закрывают окна, чтобы не было холодно.
People are closing the windows to avoid the cold.
In this sentence, 'закрывают' illustrates a responsive action, indicating a purpose-driven action occurring in a specific context where rain begins.
Когда начинается дождь, они быстро закрывают двери.
When it starts raining, they quickly close the doors.
Here, 'закрывают' describes part of a routine or habitual action involving closure of books by children.