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closing
[kloh-zing]
noun
the end or conclusion, as of a speech.
something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.
the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate.
an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.
an increase in bank closings.
adjective
concluding; ending; final.
closing
Usually applied to real estate transactions, it refers to delivery of the deed of ownership from the owner to the buyer in return for full payment.
Other Word Forms
- half-closing adjective
- self-closing adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The Dodgers are using starters wherever they can: starting, relieving, closing.
George Russell took his second victory of the season from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who spent the closing laps holding off an attack from Norris.
"I'm a tiny bit gutted its closing," said Joseph.
As the Emcee assures in his opening and closing words, “So, life is disappointing? Forget it! In here, life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful. Even the orchestra is beautiful.”
It means, a year after closing out the Dodgers’ World Series championship, he will be part of the club trying to end their title defense.
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