# κλείω/kleiō This word is an action. It is a verb. * This word can mean to close something so that it cannot be opened or unlocked by others. * This word can mean to make shut so that no one can enter or leave. * This word can mean to do something that is like shutting something in some way. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about closing the heavens or the sky so that it would not rain. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about closing heaven so that someone cannot enter. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about a person shutting their heart. This means the person does not show compassion for another person.