The method Close() is commonly used in programming to release resources or terminate connections. When called, it ensures that any open files, network connections, or database connections are properly closed, preventing memory leaks and other issues. This is essential for maintaining the efficiency and stability of applications. In many programming languages, such as C# or Java, the Close() method is often associated with objects that implement the IDisposable interface. Developers typically call this method in a try-finally block or use a using statement to ensure that resources are released even if an error occurs during execution.