close out
Britishverb
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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]
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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]
Example Sentences
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Kavinsky performed the song to close out the 2024 Paris Olympics, performing with the French band Phoenix and the Belgian singer Angèle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Justin Bieber has joined the star-studded list of half-time performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in New York.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
With England claiming "Sweet Caroline" first, World Cup 2026 executive Amy Hopfinger chose the well-known John Denver song to close out the June 19 US 2-0 win over Australia.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
A late catch by Pages helped close out the game after he gloved a ball despite ramming into the padding of the center field wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
She says, “Oh, come talk to me now. Wait. Did you remember to close out your profile, Mason?”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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