close out

/ 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

Example Sentences

In recent weeks, she noted, Schiff has issued statements condemning several of Trump’s Cabinet picks, as well as decisions to close out criminal cases against him.

From Los Angeles Times

Ordinarily that would have been a mere consolation and City would have closed out the game, but Gvardiol had another moment to forget eight minutes from time.

From BBC

England held leads over both the All Blacks and the Wallabies before failing to close out the victory, with both games going down to the final play.

From BBC

That ability to close out a tight Test match was never likely to be challenged by the Brave Blossoms, who despite improvement under Jones, were heavily defeated by New Zealand and France this autumn.

From BBC

“A lot of charities are trying to close out strong, and criminals know that and are vying for the same dollars,” Stokes said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sell out