- present participle of close.
closing
Americannoun
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closings
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the end or conclusion, as of a speech.
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something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.
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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.
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an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.
an increase in bank closings.
adjective
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Origin of closing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at close, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing closing
Lessons 2–3
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Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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President Donald Trump has hailed the possible deal as good for American farmers and manufacturers, while Carney has said the two sides are closing in on an agreement addressing "Canada's most important strategic sectors".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Planned measures include reducing the frequency of bin collections, closing heritage attractions, ending bus routes and - in the case of one council - completely removing sheltered housing support.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Starbucks in 2025 laid off around 2,000 corporate workers, while eliminating hundreds of open positions and closing hundreds of U.S. stores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
She could be seen shaking her head and closing her eyes during Kissane's presentation, national broadcaster ABC said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The library will be closing in fifteen minutes,” a voice said.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Comparable-club sales, which account for store openings and closings, increased by 12%, or by 3.1% excluding gasoline sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
A combined Taylor Morrison and Clayton Homes would be the fourth-largest home builder in the U.S. based on the number of closings.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Same-store sales, which account for store openings and closings, climbed 3.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Priorities for Brown: halting further job losses and plant closings at the companies and preserving benefits, particularly fully paid health insurance coverage for union workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The lady talks to us about her concerns about the high unemployment rate, the recent school closings, the island’s debt.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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