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

Loyola 5, St. Francis 4: Freshman Anthony Adame closed out the win with two innings of stellar relief and three strikeouts in the eight-inning contest.

From Los Angeles Times

Natural gas futures settled higher, closing out volatile trading session.

From The Wall Street Journal

On average, economists see the midpoint of that range closing out the year at 3.26%, which implies between one and two quarter-point cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Oscars, which close out Hollywood's awards season, will be broadcast exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029.

From Barron's

However, Sinner reeled off seven points in a row to close out the match and win back-to-back Masters 1,000 titles without dropping a set.

From BBC

Related Words

• sell out