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closing
KLOH-zihng
Closing (noun) means the act of shutting something, or the final part of an event. Example: “The closing of the factory left hundreds without work.”
noun
1
The act of shutting something, or the final part of an event.
"The closing of the factory left hundreds without work."
"Her closing remarks brought the audience to tears."
"The closing of the library on Sundays upset many local readers."
2
The final stage of a real-estate sale, when paperwork is signed and ownership transfers.
"We finally scheduled the closing on the new house for next Friday."
"The lawyer reminded us to bring photo identification to the closing on the house."
"After the closing, the buyers received the keys to their first home."
adj
1
Coming at the very end of something.
"The closing chapter ties up every loose thread in the story."
"The choir sang a beautiful closing song as the audience stood to applaud."
"In his closing speech, the manager thanked everyone for their hard work."
How to use closing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ending part of something, or (in real estate) the final signing appointment for a house sale.
Common pairings
closing date
closing statement
closing costs
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What does “closing” mean?
The word “closing” means the act of shutting something, or the final part of an event. In plain terms, the ending part of something, or (in real estate) the final signing appointment for a house sale.
How do you pronounce “closing”?
“Closing” is pronounced KLOH-zihng (/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “closing” in a sentence?
Here is “closing” used in a sentence: “The closing of the factory left hundreds without work.”
What part of speech is “closing”?
Depending on how it is used, “closing” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “closing” a common word?
“Closing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “closing” have?
“Closing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of shutting something, or the final part of an event.
What is the difference between closing and closure?
Closing is the act of shutting something or the final part of an event, such as the closing of a store or a speaker's closing remarks. Closure is the state of being closed, or the sense of emotional resolution after something ends. Closing describes the action; closure describes the resulting state or feeling.
What is an example of closing?
Common examples include the closing of a shop at the end of the day, the closing of a factory that shuts down for good, or the closing remarks that wrap up a speech or ceremony. In each case, closing marks either the act of shutting something or the final stage of an event.
What is the opposite of closing?
The most direct opposite is opening, which refers to starting something or making it accessible rather than shutting it. Where a closing ends an event or seals something shut, an opening begins it or lets people in, as with a shop's opening hours or the opening scene of a film.
Is closing a formal or informal word?
Closing is neutral and works in both formal and casual settings. You will see it in business contexts like the closing of a deal, in events such as a closing ceremony, and in everyday speech about closing a door. Its tone depends entirely on the surrounding language rather than the word itself.
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