Definition of closing

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  • closing is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
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Definition of closing

  • approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap (noun)

    Examples

    1. the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision

    Synonyms

    1. closure
  • the last section of a communication (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. close
    2. conclusion
    3. end
    4. ending
  • termination of operations (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. closedown
    2. closure
    3. shutdown
  • the act of closing something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. shutting
  • a concluding action (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. completion
    2. culmination
    3. mop up
    4. windup
  • final or ending (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the closing stages of the election
    2. the closing weeks of the year
    3. the closing scene of the film
    4. closing remarks

See definition of closing in Merriam Webster