This is the STE dictionary table, a reproduction of the ASD-STE100 dictionary table for review.
| Word (Part of Speech) | STE | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE Example | Non-STE Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| close (adjective) | ✘ | NEAR (preposition) | DO NOT USE SOLVENTS NEAR FLAMES OR SPARKS. | Do not use solvents in close contact with flames or sparks. |
| CLOSE (verb) , CLOSES, CLOSED, CLOSED | ✔ | 1. To move together, or to move to a position that stops or prevents materials from going in or out | CLOSE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. | |
| MAKE SURE THAT THE DOORS CLOSE FULLY. | ||||
| 2. To operate a circuit breaker to make an electrical circuit | MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS CLOSED. | |||
| MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CLOSES. | ||||
| close to (adverb) | ✘ | NEAR (preposition) | PUT THE CLINOMETER NEAR THE FUSELAGE CENTERLINE. | Put the clinometer close to the fuselage centerline. |
| closely (adverb) | ✘ | CAREFULLY (adverb) | CAREFULLY MONITOR THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. | Closely monitor the operation of the system. |
| coat (noun) | ✘ | LAYER (noun) | APPLY A LAYER OF SEALANT PR 1440 B2 ON THE SURFACE. | Spread a coat of sealant PR 1440 B2 on the surface. |
| coat (verb) | ✘ | LAYER (noun) | APPLY A LAYER OF GREASE TO THE BATTERY CABLES. | Coat the battery cables with grease. |
| coating (noun) | ✘ | LAYER (noun) | THE METAL HAS A LAYER OF PLASTIC ON IT TO PREVENT CORROSION. | The metal has a coating of plastic on it to prevent corrosion. |
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