Closing (noun)

  1. The action of shutting or being shut.
  2. The conclusion of an agreement or transaction.
  3. The final part of an event or performance.

Origin:

Late middle english: from the verb close in the sense "conclude, finish".

Examples:

  1. The store had an early closing due to the storm.
  2. The closing of the deal was delayed due to unexpected issues.
  3. The closing ceremony was a grand event with speeches and awards.
  4. The closing credits listed the names of the cast and crew.
  5. The closing argument was the last opportunity for the lawyer to sway the jury.
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