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closing
[kloh-zing]
noun
the end or conclusion, as of a speech.
something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.
the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate.
an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.
an increase in bank closings.
adjective
concluding; ending; final.
closing
Usually applied to real estate transactions, it refers to delivery of the deed of ownership from the owner to the buyer in return for full payment.
Other Word Forms
- half-closing adjective
- self-closing adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Budget chain Poundland has said it will be closing 68 stores as part of a turnaround plan to revive its fortunes.
The summer transfer window has reopened for business - just days after closing.
But Evans, encouraged by the home crowd, dug in and battled from 5-4 down to secure a second break before closing out the set.
Starting fourth, he overtook championship leader Piastri at the start and dealt with pressure from the Australian in the closing stages of the race.
He was the one who took a semblance of a title fight to Verstappen in the closing stages of the season.
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