Synonyms of close out

close out 1 of 2

verb

ˈklōz- 

1

as in to end

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

the team closed out the season with major losses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• end
• finish
• conclude
• wind up
• close
• round (off or out)
• complete
• wrap up
• put paid to
• ring down the curtain (on)
• terminate
• crown
• perfect
• consummate
• suspend
• climax
• stop
• halt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• begin
• start
• open
• commence
• inaugurate

2

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclude
• ban
• eliminate
• rule out
• freeze out
• bar
• prevent
• shut out
• prohibit
• count (out)
• close one's doors to
• except
• debar
• suspend
• expel
• banish
• exile
• preclude
• hinder
• check off
• obviate
• ostracize
• excommunicate
• impede
• block
• deter
• stave off
• ward (off)
• throw out
• comb (out)
• deport
• blacklist
• cease
• weed (out)
• blackball
• obstruct
• halt
• oust
• discontinue
• disregard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• include
• admit
• receive
• take in
• accept
• welcome
• entertain
• embrace
• unban

3

as in to shut

to stop the operations of

failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shut
• close
• close (down)
• phase out
• turn off
• extinguish
• silence
• quell
• suppress
• fold
• fail
• muzzle
• gag

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• start
• open
• build
• expand

closeout

2 of 2

noun

as in clearance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clearance
• bargain
• markdown
• buy
• steal
• deal
• premium
• present
• gift
• bonus
• giveaway
• cheapie
• snip
• pennyworth
• freebee
• windfall
• freebie
• boon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overcharge
• gouging
• markup
• soaking
• surcharge
• luxury
• rip-off
• extravagance

Examples of close out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

More than 5,000 shoppers just bought this all-season comforter, which is made from a lightweight, soft, and heat-retaining material that’s great for chillier nights (though not too hot to close out summer). —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024

Westfield Valley Fair is closing out the week with a fun event for a good cause. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024

Noun

Since those comments, the defense has been stellar, with crisp closeouts, aggressiveness on the glass, and timely rotations. —Khari Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023

The Aztecs are elite defensively on the perimeter and at the rim, using Nathan Mensah’s drop defense to protect the latter and relentless ball pressure and highhanded closeouts to protect the former. —Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023