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We're not quite closed

🇬🇧 UK //wɪə nɒt kwaɪt kləʊzd// 🇺🇸 US //wɪr nɑt kwaɪt kloʊzd//

Meaning of We're not quite closed

Indicates that something is not fully closed or finished.

In simple words: We are not fully closed.

We're not quite closed in a sentence

• The shop said, 'We're not quite closed, so you can still come in!'
• They explained, 'We're not quite closed, just finishing some last-minute work.'
• The restaurant assured customers, 'We're not quite closed! We’ll serve you until midnight!'
• During the meeting, the manager stated, 'We're not quite closed on decisions yet.'
• Even though the office hours are ending, they said, 'We're not quite closed; feel free to ask questions.'

How to use We're not quite closed

Use this phrase when indicating that something is still open or available. It's appropriate in business or informal contexts but may not be suitable in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of a door that's not all the way shut, but still ajar.

Related words

Collocations with We're not quite closed

• not quite finished
• not quite right
• not quite sure

Synonyms for We're not quite closed

• partially closed
• open
• in progress

Common mistakes with We're not quite closed

• Using 'quite' when 'completely' is more appropriate.
• Confusing 'closed' with 'shut' in contexts where it's not correct.
• Forgetting the context when to use 'we're' instead of 'we are'.

Frequently asked questions about We're not quite closed

What does We're not quite closed mean?

We are not fully closed.

What is the definition of We're not quite closed?

Indicates that something is not fully closed or finished.

How do you use We're not quite closed in a sentence?

The shop said, 'We're not quite closed, so you can still come in!'

Can you give another example of We're not quite closed?

They explained, 'We're not quite closed, just finishing some last-minute work.'

What are synonyms for We're not quite closed?

Common alternatives include partially closed, open, in progress.

What words go with We're not quite closed?

It commonly pairs with not quite finished, not quite right, not quite sure.

What are common mistakes when using We're not quite closed?

Using 'quite' when 'completely' is more appropriate. Confusing 'closed' with 'shut' in contexts where it's not correct. Forgetting the context when to use 'we're' instead of 'we are'.

How do you pronounce We're not quite closed?

US: //wɪr nɑt kwaɪt kloʊzd//, UK: //wɪə nɒt kwaɪt kləʊzd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We're not quite closed?

Use this phrase when indicating that something is still open or available. It's appropriate in business or informal contexts but may not be suitable in very formal settings.