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

Idioms and Phrases

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]

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

After two weeks this month, he will have a sizable presence later winter and in spring, while also closing out his last L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

He returns to the U.S. in October for a series of dates to close out the American leg of his 2025 tour.

From Los Angeles Times

She was there to close out the affairs of her 103-year-old mother, who had died around the time I hurt my leg.

From Los Angeles Times

Having struggled to put a dent in Muchova's serve earlier in the first set, Osaka pounced decisively at 5-4 - going 0-40 up and closing out the opener at the second time of asking.

From BBC

De Minaur, a tireless defensive player, wrestled the break back but Auger-Aliassime regained his advantage in the next game before closing out the set.

From BBC

Related Words

• sell out