closing
pronunciation
How to pronounce closing in British English:
UK [ˈkləʊzɪŋ]
How to pronounce closing in American English:
US [ˈkloʊzɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of closing something
- the last section of a communication
- approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
- termination of operations
- a concluding action
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- Adjective:
- final or ending
Word Origin
- closing (n.)
- late 14c., "act of closing; that which closes," verbal noun from close (v.).
Example
- 1. Closing poorly performing businesses should help the small guys .
- 2. Updates with closing share price in the ninth paragraph .
- 3. Closing argument are scheduled for tomorrow .
- 4. The closing date was october 31 .
- 5. Closing embassies is not enough .