- present participle of close.
closing
Americannoun
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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.
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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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A number of independent school - sometimes called private schools - have been struggling, with St Gerard's in Gwynedd also closing and owners of both citing financial pressures.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
The church has fought with locals over closing a stretch of South Garden Avenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Shares of Crinetics more than doubled after hours to $84.77, after closing the regular trading at $42.03.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Lee said the church was in the process of closing when the hoard was discovered.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Natalie’s mom and Patience had helped her write her closing speech, but the ideas were Natalie’s—thought out in the days and weeks and months of difficult recovery after Hurricane Reuben.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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