closing

American  

[kloh-zing] / ˈkloʊ zɪŋ /

noun

1. the end or conclusion, as of a speech.

2. something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.

3. 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.

4. an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.

   an increase in bank closings.

5. complimentary close.

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adjective

1. concluding; ending; final.

closing Cultural  

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• half-closing adjective
• self-closing adjective

Etymology

Origin of closing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; close, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The window to prepare is rapidly closing — but a new report from JPMorgan Chase finds that 40% of Americans lack basic digital skills.

From MarketWatch

Stock indexes in Japan, Singapore and South Korea hit all-time closing highs Tuesday, while copper futures notched new intraday records.

From The Wall Street Journal

Open for 139 years, it was the longest operating cafe in Los Angeles County before closing its doors for good Sunday evening.

From Los Angeles Times

Earnings reports are expected after the closing bell Tuesday from AAR Corp. and Penguin Solutions.

From Barron's

This year’s Santa rally period — which covers the final five trading sessions of one year and the first two sessions of the next — officially ended after the closing bell on Monday.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• closure
• completion
• conclusion
• termination