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

Former DOJ prosecutors told ProPublica that they typically reviewed caseloads every six months with supervisors and that closing out languishing cases wouldn’t ordinarily be cause for concern.

From Salon

The digital bank is closing down its operations in the U.S. in order to focus on growing its business in the U.K. and across Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Digital bank Monzo is closing down its operations in the U.S. in order to focus on growing its business in the U.K. and across Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harry Maguire posed a belated threat as England resorted to long balls in the closing stages against Japan at Wembley.

From BBC

The index broke past 100 this month, a significant level given the last time it breached 100 on a intraday and closing basis was back in November.

From Barron's

Related Words

• closure
• completion
• conclusion
• termination