ALL meanings of closing
clos·ing
C c - adjective closing The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it. 3
- adjective closing comprising the final part of an activity or period of time 3
- noun closing The act by which something is closed. 1
- noun closing the act of closing. 1
- noun closing the end or conclusion: at the close of day; the close of the speech. 1
- noun closing an enclosed place or enclosure, especially one about or beside a cathedral or other building. 1
- noun closing any piece of land held as private property. 1
- noun closing complimentary close. 1
- noun closing Music. cadence (def 7). 1
- noun closing Stock Exchange. the closing price on a stock. the closing prices on an exchange market. 1
- noun closing Scot. a narrow entry or alley terminating in a dead end. a courtyard enclosed except for one narrow entrance. 1
- noun closing Archaic. a junction; union. 1
- noun closing Obsolete. a close encounter; a grapple: The fighters met in a fierce close. 1
- verb with object closing to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut. 1
- verb with object closing to stop or obstruct (a gap, entrance, aperture, etc.): to close a hole in a wall with plaster. 1
- verb with object closing to block or hinder passage across or access to: to close a border to tourists; to close the woods to picnickers. 1
- verb with object closing to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up. 1
- verb with object closing (of the mind) to make imperceptive or inaccessible: to close one's mind to the opposite opinion. 1
- verb with object closing to bring together the parts of; join; unite (often followed by up): Close up those ranks! The surgeon closed the incision. 1
- verb with object closing Electricity. to complete (an electrical circuit) by joining the circuit elements: The circuit was closed so the current could be measured. 1
- verb with object closing to bring to an end: to close a debate. 1
- verb with object closing to arrange the final details of; to conclude negotiations about: to close a deal to everyone's satisfaction. 1
- verb with object closing to complete or settle (a contract or transaction); consummate: We close the sale of the house next week. 1
- verb with object closing to stop rendering the customary services of: to close a store for the night. 1
- verb with object closing to terminate or suspend the operation of; to halt the activities of: The epidemic forced authorities to close the schools. The police closed the bar for selling liquor to minors. 1
- verb with object closing Nautical. to come close to: We closed the cruiser to put our injured captain on board. 1
- verb with object closing Metalworking. to reduce the internal diameter of (a tube or the like). 1
- verb with object closing Archaic. to shut in or surround on all sides; enclose; cover in: to close a bird in a cage. 1
- verb without object closing to become closed; shut: The door closed with a bang. This window is stuck and will not close tight. 1
- verb without object closing to come together; unite: Her lips closed firmly. 1
- verb without object closing to come close: His pursuers closed rapidly. 1
- verb without object closing to grapple; engage in close encounter (often followed by with): We closed with the invaders shortly before sundown. 1
- verb without object closing to come to an end; terminate: The service closed with a hymn. 1
- verb without object closing to cease to offer the customary activities or services: The school closed for the summer. 1
- verb without object closing to enter into or reach an agreement, usually as a contract: The builder closed with the contractor after negotiations. 1
- verb without object closing (of a theatrical production) to cease to be performed: The play closed in New York yesterday and will open in Dallas next week. 1
- verb without object closing (of a stock, group of stocks, etc.) to be priced or show a change in price as specified at the end of a trading period: The market closed low for the fourth straight day. 1
- adjective closing having the parts or elements near to one another: a close formation of battleships. 1
- adjective closing compact; dense: a close texture; a close weave. 1
- adjective closing being in or having proximity in space or time: The barn is so close to the house that you can hear the animals. His birthday is in May, close to mine. 1
- adjective closing marked by similarity in degree, action, feeling, etc.: This dark pink is close to red. He left her close to tears. 1
- adjective closing near, or near together, in kind or relationship: a flower close to a rose; a close relative. 1
- adjective closing intimate or confidential; dear. 1
- adjective closing based on a strong uniting feeling of respect, honor, or love: a close circle of friends. 1
- adjective closing fitting tightly: a close, clinging negligee. 1
- adjective closing (of a haircut or shave, the mowing of a lawn, etc.) so executed that the hair, grass, or the like is left flush with the surface or very short. 1
- adjective closing not deviating from the subject under consideration. 1
- adjective closing strict; searching; minute: The matter requires close investigation. 1
- adjective closing not deviating from a model or original: a close, literal translation. 1
- adjective closing nearly even or equal: a close contest. 1