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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Ariadne is such a fan of the fireworks that close out the evening show, her aviary has been specially positioned to give her a full view.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Justin Bieber has joined the star-studded list of half-time performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in New York.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
U.S. stocks advanced to close out a blockbuster quarter, marked by sharp gains in the technology sector on expectations for strong spending for artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The S&P 500 is set to close out the week with a loss of around 2%, with the Nasdaq down around 4.6% from last Thursday’s close.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
It was hot and close out in the crowd, but Akira felt an electricity in the air.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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