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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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
U.S. stocks look set to close out a record-setting week in a cautious mood Friday.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Reaffirmed guidance “suggests confidence that the asset is well placed to close out the FY,” Hissey adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Then Melendez came in to close out the win.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
“I’ll be free in a couple minutes. Let me just close out this line.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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