close on

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idiom

British
: almost or nearly : close to
We walked for close on five miles.

close on

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phrasal verb

closed on; closing on; closes on
US
: to formally and legally agree to and complete (an important financial arrangement, such as the purchase of a house)
We're going to close on our house next Friday.
They closed on the deal.

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No, most banks will close on Veterans Day in observance of the federal holiday. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025 Here's what to know about what's open and closed on Veterans Day this year. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 The bond market was closed on Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025 According to Costco, the warehouse chain is closed on seven holidays each year. Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025 Though the door isn't closed on another reunion, Anderson just officially left the Braves a second time. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 The investment firm’s $270 target price is approximately 19% higher than where shares of Universal Health Services closed on Friday. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025 While the price has declined since a peak in June, CoreWeave shares closed on Friday at $104, up from a debut of $40. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025 Our reporting does not indicate that this matter is closed on all sides. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Close on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20on. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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