close up, 1  to come together in close array; converge: The enemy was closing up on us from both flanks. 2  to bring to an end; cease: The company is closing up its overseas operations. 3  to become silent or uncommunicative. 4  to reduce or eliminate spacing material between (units of set type).
For the US Navy officer, see George Washington Williams (naval officer). George Washington Williams (October 16, 1849 â August 2, 1891) was an American Civil War soldier, Christian minister, politician, lawyer, journalist, and writer on African-American history. Shortly before his death he travelled to King Leopold II's Congo Free State.
George Washington (February 22, 1732 â December 14, 1799) was an American statesman and soldier who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.