Sira

to close; to shut; to close downverb

Alternative meanings

To close a door, window, store, business, class, file, or system. It can also mean to stop operating or bring something to an end.

Pronunciation

SEE-rah

Root and affixes

Related to sirado, closed. Common forms include sirhan, sirad-i, sirad-on, and magsira.

Variants or conjugations

sirado; sirhan; sirad-i; sirad-on; magsira

Related words and expressions

abli; pultahan; tindahan; bintana; kandado

Meaning and usage notes

Sira works as the verb to close. Sirado describes the closed state. For turning off lights or devices, sirado may be used colloquially depending on the object.