closing

noun
UK: /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/
US: /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/

  1. The act of finishing something; the end.

    1. The closing of the book was very sad for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. Negotiations reached their closing stages after weeks of intense discussions. [ ] [ ]

  2. A final part of something, like a speech or letter.

    1. His closing remarks were very inspiring to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer made a strong closing argument to the jury influencing their decision. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of selling a house or other property.

    1. The closing is scheduled for next week if all goes well. [ ] [ ]
    2. We faced some unexpected delays during the closing of our new house purchase. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

conclusion completion end finale ending
closing adjective

  1. Present participle of close: in the process of shutting or ending.

    1. He is closing the door now because of the cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. The business is closing down due to financial difficulties impacting its future. [ ] [ ]

  2. Describing something that is about to end or finish.

    1. The closing scene was really quite spectacular to watch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The closing ceremony will feature performances by many popular local artists. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "closing" in English means: The act of finishing something; the end., A final part of something, like a speech or letter., The process of selling a house or other property..

The phonetic transcription of "closing" is /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "closing": conclusion, completion, end, finale, ending.

Example usage of "closing": "The closing of the book was very sad for me.". More examples on the page.