closing

Definitions

The act of bringing something to an end or conclusion.

The final stage of a business transaction or real estate deal.

The concluding part of a speech, letter, or performance.

Examples

The store is closing early today due to the holiday.

She gave a powerful closing argument during the trial.

We are finally closing the deal on our new house tomorrow.

Synonyms

concluding finishing ending shutting finalizing terminating completing

Antonyms

opening beginning starting commencing initiating launching unsealing