closing

/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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