closing
/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
adjective
- Coming at the end of something; final.
- She made her closing remarks and left the stage.
- The closing chapter of the book reveals the mystery.
- The closing ceremony of the Olympics was spectacular.
verb
- Present participle of close; moving something so that it covers an opening or is no longer open.
- The gate is closing automatically at sunset.
- He is closing the window because it's getting cold.
- She is closing the book and putting it on the shelf.
- Present participle of close; ending an event, business, or operation.
- The store is closing early for the holiday.
- They are closing the meeting with a vote.
- The company is closing its factory in Detroit.
- Present participle of close; reducing the distance between two things or people.
- She is closing the distance with every step.
- The two runners are closing the gap between them.
- The police car is closing in on the suspect.
noun
- The act of shutting something or the end of an event or period.
- We attended the closing of the art exhibition last night.
- The closing of the deal took longer than expected.
- The closing of the store at 9 PM is strictly enforced.
- The final part of a speech, performance, or piece of writing.
- The speaker's closing was both powerful and memorable.
- In the closing of his letter, he thanked everyone for their support.
- Her closing brought the audience to their feet.