pechar

Meaning

1. (intransitive,transitive) to close; to shut
2. (intransitive,transitive) to lock
3. (reflexive,transitive) to enclose; to lock up
4. (intransitive,transitive) to shut down; to close down (to stop trading as a business)

Etymology

Attested from the 15th century. From pecho (“lock”), from Vulgar Latin pesclum, from Latin pessulus (“bolt”).

Sentences

Para pechar o debate ten a palabra o conselleiro de Facenda .

To close the discussion, the Minister of the Treasury has the floor.