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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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
The undermanned Americans were able to close out the game against Bosnia, but Pochettino was left with the daunting task of finding a replacement for his most effective weapon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
When the Dodgers added him to the World Series roster, Klein saved the season, with four scoreless innings to close out an 18-inning victory in Game 3.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
As soon as the water goes off in the bathroom, I close out of the email, out of my account entirely, and shut the computer with a snap.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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