Meaning of the word "pay close attention" in English

What does "pay close attention" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pay close attention

US /peɪ kloʊs əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /peɪ kləʊs əˈtɛnʃən/

Phrase

to listen, watch, or think about something very carefully

Example:
Please pay close attention to the instructions.
You need to pay close attention to details in this job.