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closer

1

[ kloh-zer ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that closes:

    a door with a mechanical closer.

  2. a person or thing that concludes:

    The piece would be a great closer for a concert.

  3. Baseball. a relief pitcher brought in toward the end of the game to hold the team’s lead.
  4. a person who brings something, especially a business deal, to a successful conclusion:

    a car salesman known as one of the best closers.

  5. Also called closure. Masonry. any of various specially formed or cut bricks for spacing or filling gaps between regular bricks or courses of regular brickwork.


closer

2

[ kloh-ser ]

adjective

  1. comparative of close.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of closer1

First recorded in 1600–1620; close, -er 1
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From the gorgeous opener, “Be Kind,” to the uplifting closer, “Believer,” this 11-song statement is as beautiful a record as you will hear this year and heralds the arrival of a major talent.

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And numerous headlines and scientific publications have warned that we're inching closer and closer to just such a scenario.

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Vance’s remarks around the trip were unmistakable in their message: Trump is serious about exploring closer ties to the island.

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Let's take a closer look at the nominees for this year's prize, which are all now guaranteed to receive at least £15,000.

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And with outbreaks south of us working their way ever closer, we'll have science to thank if it stays that way.

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