close out

British  

/ kləʊz /

verb

1. (adverb) to terminate (a client's or other account) on which the margin is inadequate or exhausted, usually by sale of securities to realize cash

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close out Idioms  

1. Also, close something out . Dispose of a stock of goods; end a business. For example, We are closing out all our china , or They've decided to close out their downtown branch . This expression is most often used in business and commerce but occasionally refers to other matters. [Late 1800s]

2. close someone out . Prevent someone's entry or inclusion, as in No one will tell us about the merger—we've been closed out . [Second half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

Limp Bizkit are Friday's headliners, Guns N' Roses are the top billing on Saturday and Linkin Park will close out the festival on Sunday.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

So as we close out the primary, with the election on Tuesday, five talking points come to mind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Mumford & Sons will close out Saturday 4 July, with an appearance from Holly Humberstone, and Duran Duran topping the bill on Sunday 5 July.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Is there any better way to close out a life than looking ahead with a smile?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Krause also learned to close out the noise from other teachers who might sometimes question her methods.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

Related Words

• sell out