Closing
/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe final part of something; the act of shutting or bringing to an end.
/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
The act of bringing something to an end.
The closing ceremony was very emotional.
💡 Simply: It's like the last page of a story or the final act of a play - the end of something!
👶 For kids: The end of something. Like when you close a door.
More Examples
The closing of the store was announced yesterday.
How It's Used
"The closing of the deal took longer than expected."
"The closing on the house is scheduled for next week."
Serving as a conclusion or end.
/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
Final, concluding.
The closing credits began to roll.
💡 Simply: It means the last one or the final part of something, like the closing credits in a movie.
👶 For kids: The last part of something.
More Examples
She gave a closing statement.
How It's Used
"The closing price of the stock was higher than expected."
To bring to an end; to cease operations.
/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
(Of a business) stopping operations.
The shop is closing next week.
💡 Simply: It means to stop something completely, like a shop closing its doors for good.
👶 For kids: To shut down or stop.
More Examples
They're closing the bridge for repairs.
How It's Used
"The factory is closing down next month."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Bring something to a close
To conclude or finish something.
"Let's bring this meeting to a close."
From the verb "close", ultimately from Old English "clūsian", meaning "to shut, enclose".
The word 'closing' has consistently referred to the act of ending or shutting something since its Old English origins, with its usage in business contexts becoming increasingly prominent over time.
Memory tip
Think of closing a book - the end.
Word Origin
"To shut, enclose"