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Last in order, sequence, or time
“I turned on the TV just in time to catch the closing minutes of the race.”
Reaching a decisive moment or point of greatest tension
Providing a conclusion or finality, especially to an issue, debate or argument
Done while one is leaving a place
Gradually ceasing to exist or function
The final stage of an extended process or course of events
“The winner for each is chosen by a popular vote and announced at the closing of the event.”
A break or discontinuance of an action
The state of being insolvent or bankrupt
The process of blocking or obstructing
The successful resolution of a task, goal or quest
A period or state of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline
Present participle for to cover an opening
“Don't forget to close the door on your way out.”
(of a hole or opening) Present participle for to block up
“There's a hole in the dam wall which we need to close.”
Present participle for to turn off (a switch or tap)
“All you have to do is open or close the switches in a sequential pattern.”
Present participle for to bring or come to an end
“The competition will close at the end of the week, and the winners will be announced thereafter.”
(of a business or operation) Present participle for to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty
“The shop would be forced to close due to a lack of business.”
(close around or over) Present participle for to come into contact with (something) so as to grasp and hold it
“Samwell Tarly's hand would nervously close around the hilt of his family's prized sword, Heartsbane.”
Present participle for to gradually get nearer to someone or something
“We reached the motorway and would finally begin to close fast on our destination.”
Present participle for to make smaller or narrower
“We are hoping to close the gap between our best and least productive staff.”
Present participle for to finalize or settle a formal agreement
“We will close the deal once both parties are happy with the terms of the agreement.”
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