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Definitions for Closing

[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.
[6] to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
[7] to stop or obstruct (a gap, entrance, aperture, etc.): to close a hole in a wall with plaster.
[8] to block or hinder passage across or access to: to close a border to tourists; to close the woods to picnickers.
[9] to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up.
[10] (of the mind) to make imperceptive or inaccessible: to close one's mind to the opposite opinion.
[11] to bring together the parts of; join; unite (often followed by up ): Close up those ranks! The surgeon closed the incision.
[12] Electricity . to complete (an electrical circuit) by joining the circuit elements: The circuit was closed so the current could be measured.
[13] to bring to an end: to close a debate.
[14] to arrange the final details of; to conclude negotiations about: to close a deal to everyone's satisfaction.
[15] to complete or settle (a contract or transaction); consummate: We close the sale of the house next week.
[16] to stop rendering the customary services of: to close a store for the night.
[17] to terminate or suspend the operation of; to halt the activities of: The epidemic forced authorities to close the schools. The police closed the bar for selling liquor to minors.
[18] Nautical . to come close to: We closed the cruiser to put our injured captain on board.
[19] Metalworking . to reduce the internal diameter of (a tube or the like).
[20] Archaic . to shut in or surround on all sides; enclose; cover in: to close a bird in a cage.
[21] to become closed; shut: The door closed with a bang. This window is stuck and will not close tight.
[22] to come together; unite: Her lips closed firmly.
[23] to come close: His pursuers closed rapidly.
[24] to grapple; engage in close encounter (often followed by with ): We closed with the invaders shortly before sundown.
[25] to come to an end; terminate: The service closed with a hymn.
[26] to cease to offer the customary activities or services: The school closed for the summer.
[27] to enter into or reach an agreement, usually as a contract: The builder closed with the contractor after negotiations.
[28] (of a theatrical production) to cease to be performed: The play closed in New York yesterday and will open in Dallas next week.
[29] (of a stock, group of stocks, etc.) to be priced or show a change in price as specified at the end of a trading period: The market closed low for the fourth straight day.
[30] having the parts or elements near to one another: a close formation of battleships.
[31] compact; dense: a close texture; a close weave.
[32] being in or having proximity in space or time: The barn is so close to the house that you can hear the animals. His birthday is in May, close to mine.
[33] marked by similarity in degree, action, feeling, etc.: This dark pink is close to red. He left her close to tears.
[34] near, or near together, in kind or relationship: a flower close to a rose; a close relative.
[35] intimate or confidential; dear.
[36] based on a strong uniting feeling of respect, honor, or love: a close circle of friends.
[37] fitting tightly: a close, clinging negligee.
[38] (of a haircut or shave, the mowing of a lawn, etc.) so executed that the hair, grass, or the like is left flush with the surface or very short.
[39] not deviating from the subject under consideration.
[40] strict; searching; minute: The matter requires close investigation.
[41] not deviating from a model or original: a close, literal translation.
[42] nearly even or equal: a close contest.
[43] strictly logical: close reasoning.
[44] shut; shut tight; not open: a close hatch.
[45] shut in; enclosed.
[46] completely enclosing or surrounding: a close siege preventing all escape.
[47] without opening; with all openings covered or closed.
[48] confined; narrow: close quarters.
[49] lacking fresh or freely circulating air: a hot, close room.
[50] heavy; oppressive: a spell of close, sultry weather.
[51] narrowly confined, as a prisoner.
[52] practicing or keeping secrecy; secretive; reticent: She is so close that you can tell her all your secrets.
[53] parsimonious; stingy: He is very close with his money.
[54] scarce, as money.
[55] not open to public or general admission, competition, etc.: The entire parish participated in the close communication.
[56] (of a delimiting punctuation mark) occurring at the end of a group of words or characters that is set off, as from surrounding text: close parentheses; close quotes; close brackets. Compare open(def 32) .
[57] Hunting , Angling . closed(def 8) .
[58] Phonetics . (of a vowel) articulated with a relatively small opening between the tongue and the roof of the mouth. Compare high(def 23) , open(def 35a) .
[59] Heraldry . (of a bird) represented as having folded wings: an eagle close.
[60] Archaic . viscous; not volatile.
[61] in a close manner; closely.
[62] near; close by.
[63] Heraldry . immediately behind the ears, so as to show no neck: a bear's head couped close.
[64] the act of closing.
[65] the end or conclusion: at the close of day; the close of the speech.
[66] an enclosed place or enclosure, especially one about or beside a cathedral or other building.
[67] any piece of land held as private property.
[68] complimentary close.
[69] Music . cadence(def 7) .
[70] Stock Exchange . the closing price on a stock. the closing prices on an exchange market.
[71] Scot. a narrow entry or alley terminating in a dead end. a courtyard enclosed except for one narrow entrance.
[72] Archaic . a junction; union.
[73] Obsolete . a close encounter; a grapple: The fighters met in a fierce close.
[74] close down , to terminate the operation of; discontinue: to close down an air base because of budget cuts. to attempt to control or eliminate: The city must close down drug traffic.
[75] close in on /upon , to approach so as to capture, attack, arrest, etc.: The hoodlums closed in on their victim. to surround or envelop so as to entrap: a feeling that the room was closing in upon her.
[76] close out , to reduce the price of (merchandise) for quick sale: That store is closing out its stock of men's clothing. to liquidate or dispose of finally and completely: They closed out their interests after many years in this city.
[77] close up , to come together in close array; converge: The enemy was closing up on us from both flanks. to bring to an end; cease: The company is closing up its overseas operations. to become silent or uncommunicative. to reduce or eliminate spacing material between (units of set type).
[78] near in space or time; in proximity
[79] having the parts near together; dense a close formation
[80] down or near to the surface; short a close haircut
[81] near in relationship a close relative
[82] intimate or confidential a close friend
[83] almost equal or even a close contest
[84] not deviating or varying greatly from a model or standard a close resemblance ; a close translation
[85] careful, strict, or searching a close study
[86] (of a style of play in football, hockey, etc) characterized by short passes
[87] confined or enclosed
[88] shut or shut tight
[89] oppressive, heavy, or airless a close atmosphere
[90] strictly guarded a close prisoner
[91] neat or tight in fit a close cap
[92] secretive or reticent
[93] miserly; not generous, esp with money
[94] (of money or credit) hard to obtain; scarce
[95] restricted as to public admission or membership
[96] hidden or secluded
[97] Also: closed restricted or prohibited as to the type of game or fish able to be taken
[98] Also: closed , narrow phonetics denoting a vowel pronounced with the lips relatively close together
[99] closely; tightly
[100] near or in proximity
[101] close to the wind nautical sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing See also wind 1 (def. 26)
[102] to put or be put in such a position as to cover an opening; shut the door closed behind him
[103] (tr) to bar, obstruct, or fill up (an entrance, a hole, etc) to close a road
[104] to bring the parts or edges of (a wound, etc) together or (of a wound, etc) to be brought together
[105] (intr; foll by on, over, etc ) to take hold his hand closed over the money
[106] to bring or be brought to an end; terminate
[107] to complete (an agreement, a deal, etc) successfully or (of an agreement, deal, etc) to be completed successfully
[108] to cease or cause to cease to render service the shop closed at six
[109] (intr) stock exchange to have a value at the end of a day's trading, as specified steels closed two points down
[110] to complete an electrical circuit
[111] (tr) nautical to pass near
[112] (tr) archaic to enclose or shut in
[113] close one's eyes euphemistic to die (often foll by to) to ignore
[114] the act of closing
[115] the end or conclusion the close of the day
[116] a place of joining or meeting
[117] (kləʊs ) law private property, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge, or wall
[118] (kləʊs ) British a courtyard or quadrangle enclosed by buildings or an entry leading to such a courtyard
[119] (kləʊs ) British (capital when part of a street name) a small quiet residential road Hillside Close
[120] British a field
[121] (kləʊs ) the precincts of a cathedral or similar building
[122] (kləʊs ) Scot the entry from the street to a tenement building
[123] music another word for cadence
[124] archaic , or rare an encounter in battle; grapple

Words related to Closing

concluding, closure, completion, termination, conclusion, final, finishing, finish, finale, stop, ending, terminus, cease, cessation, close, windup, wrap-up

Words nearby Closing

closet drama, closet queen, closeted, closetful, closeup, closing, closing costs, closing error, closing price, closing snap, closing time

Origin of Closing

ebefore 1050; (noun, adj.) Middle English clos < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin clausus, past participle of claudere to close (cf. clause); (v.) Middle English closen, verbal derivative of the adj. (compare Old English clȳsan, beclȳsan to shut in, enclose, verbal derivative of clūse bar, enclosure < Medieval Latin clūsa, for Latin clausa, feminine of clausus ); noun and adj. senses with voiced pronunciation of s are presumably modern deverbal derivatives

Words that may be confused with Closing

WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, closeclose, clothes, cloze

Other words from Closing

half-clos·ing , adjective
self-clos·ing , adjective
clos·a·ble , close·a·ble [kloh -zuh -buh l] /ˈkloʊ zə bəl/ , adjective
close·ly [klohs -lee] /ˈkloʊs li/ , adverb
close·ness [klohs -nis] /ˈkloʊs nɪs/ , noun
non·close , adjective
non·close·ly , adverb
o·ver·close , adjective
o·ver·close·ly , adverb
o·ver·close·ness , noun
pre·close , verb (used with object), pre·closed, pre·clos·ing.
un·clos·a·ble , adjective

Word origin for Closing

eC13: from Old French clos close, enclosed, from Latin clausus shut up, from claudere to close

Synonyms for Closing

concluding, final, finishing, terminating, winding up