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

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close out

In November, ZZ Top will close out the Big One tour with eight performances across Mexico and South America.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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

But - even at a set and 4-1 up - doubts remained over Sabalenka's ability to close out the match after her French Open collapse from a similar position last month.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

U.S. stocks were set to close out a blockbuster quarter with fresh momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

She says, “Okay. But Mason, try to remember to close out for yourself. And Annalissetta, maybe next time you could give Mason a little more time to wrap up.”

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

Related Words

• sell out