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Definition close in American English

close noun

[singular] noun
/kloʊz/
1

the end of something such as a period of time, event, or activity

Example

toward the close of the 18th century

Example

Stocks were unchanged at $1.45 at the close of business today.

Example

The event occurred at the time when the Stone Age was drawing to a close.

Example

I will do anything to help bring this matter to a close.

Example

It's time to call this meeting to a close.

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Definition close in American English