Closing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening

"be sure to close the gate when you leave"

to stop the operations of

"the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve"

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

"we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem"

to come to an end

"the services closed with a short prayer"

to come near or nearer

"the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field"

to stop the operations of

"the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s"

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point

"museum officials closed off the west wing after the fire"

as in approaching, nearing

to come near or nearer

"the eagle closed in on its prey"

to grow dark

"with evening closing in we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon"

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

"the team closed out the season with major losses"

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

"don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise"

to stop the operations of

"failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice"

to dismiss as of little importance

"They closed their eyes to the injustices taking place in their community."