closings (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈkloʊzɪŋ
Definition
The act of bringing something to an end or conclusion.
Examples
The closing of the ceremony was marked by a fireworks display.
We are working towards the closing of the deal by the end of the week.
The closing of the shop for the holidays begins next Monday.
How to Use closings
- closing of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what is being ended or concluded. — "The closing of the school year is in June."
- closing argument (collocation)
- The final speech made by a lawyer in a court case, summarizing their position. — "The defense attorney presented their closing argument yesterday."
- closing time (collocation)
- The time at which a shop, pub, or other establishment stops being open for business. — "We arrived just before closing time, so they let us in."
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