closer

Definitions

A person or thing that brings something to an end or conclusion.

A person, such as a salesperson or negotiator, who is skilled at finalizing deals.

A relief pitcher in baseball who is brought into the game to finish it and secure a win.

Examples

Please move the chair a little closer to the table.

As the deadline drew closer, the team worked with increased urgency.

Synonyms

nearer more immediate tighter more intimate more accessible more compact

Antonyms

farther more distant more remote further more detached more removed