This convinces the program that it’s finished with the file and disables any further reading of or writing to the file.
verb /kən'vɪns/
1
to make someone feel certain that something is true.
to cause (someone) to believe that something is true.
to make sb/yourself believe that sth is true.
to make someone believe that something is true
If someone or something convinces you of something, they make you believe that it is true or that it exists.
Her arguments didn’t convince everyone, but changes were made.
convince somebody (that)
Baker had to convince jurors that his client had beennowhere nearthe scene of the murder. [nowhere near =1. a long way from a particular place. 2. not at all.]
convince somebody of something
The officials were eager to convince us of the safety of the nuclear reactors.
He convinced me that the story was true.
They convinced us of their innocence.
I managed to convince myself that I was doing the right thing.
You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job.
I'd convinced myself (that) I was right.
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution.
He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.
It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight.
He failed to convince the jury of his innocence.
Maria had convinced herself that he didn’t love her.
You don’t have to convince me you’re the right person for the job.
Although I soon convinced him of my innocence, I think he still has serious doubts about my sanity.
The waste disposal industry is finding it difficult to convince the public that its operations are safe.
2
to persuade someone to do something. SYN persuade/pɚ'swed/
to cause (someone) to agree to do something.
to persuade sb to do sth
to persuade someone or make them certain
to persuade someone to do something
If someone or something convinces you to do something, they persuade you to do it.[mainly AM]
I’ve been trying to convince Jean to come with me.
We convinced them togo along withour scheme. [go along with = to agree with/to]
I was unable to convince her to stay.
I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor.
I hope this will convince you to change your mind.
They tried to convince him to buy a cheaper car.
That weekend in Plattsburgh, he convinced her togo aheadand marry Bud.
[go ahead = to start to do something]
