Definition of 'closing'

See also: close 

Noun

1. the act of closing something
      Synonyms: shutting
      Antonyms: opening
2. the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..."
      Synonyms: conclusion end close ending
3. approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; "the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision"
      Synonyms: closure
4. termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center"
      Synonyms: closure closedown shutdown
5. a concluding action
      Synonyms: completion culmination windup mop up

Adjective

1. final or ending; "the closing stages of the election"; "the closing weeks of the year"; "the closing scene of the film"; "closing remarks"
      Antonyms: opening

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