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close·​out | \ ˈklōz-ˌau̇t How to pronounce closeout (audio) \

Definition of closeout

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a clearing out by a sale usually at reduced prices of the whole remaining stock (as of a business)
2 : an article offered or bought at a closeout

close out

verb
\ ˈklōz- How to pronounce close out (audio) \
closed out; closing out; closes out

Definition of close out (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : exclude
b : preclude close out his chances
2a : to dispose of a whole stock of by sale
b : to dispose of (a business)
c : sell closed out his share of the business
d : to put (an account) in order for disposal or transfer
3a : to bring to an often rapid or abrupt conclusion close out a career
b : to discontinue operation of

intransitive verb

1 : to sell out a business
2 : to buy or sell securities or commodities in order to terminate an account
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Examples of closeout in a Sentence

Noun a store that sells closeouts Verb the team closed out the season with major losses don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But in their closeout Game 6 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Semifinals, Looney hauled in an outrageous 22 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 17 June 2022 The 16-year veteran scored a game-high 37 points in his last outing in leading Phoenix to a Game 4 closeout road victory over the fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets in the conference semifinals. — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 June 2021 In a closeout game, the Suns needed Booker or Paul to have a big night. — Mark Faller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 Pittsburgh was leading 2-0 in the potential closeout game when Crosby was forced to the locker room. — Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 12 May 2022 Bridges also failed to make Dallas pay for focusing on Booker and Paul in two closeout games. — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2022 Curry said past experiences with closeout games should help prepare the Warriors for their nerves, the atmosphere, and the crowd. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2022 His performances in closeout games are the stuff of legend. — Michael Arace, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Look for Curry to lead by example from the perimeter tonight in a closeout opportunity. — Xl Media, cleveland, 27 Apr. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Bill Belichick put the ball in his running backs’ hands to close out New England’s 17-14 win over the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium Sunday. — Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2022 Still, the Badgers had to fight off two match points before back-to-back strong serves by senior Izzy Ashburn allowed team to close out the set. — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 The Hopi Farmer’s Market has hosted four events this summer, with the last farmers market slated for Oct. 2, to close out the growing season. — Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 To close out his speech, Farrell shared a brief story about a time when Taylor got upset with him. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Both teams return to league play Friday afternoon to close out the week with Curley hosting Gilman at 4 p.m. and Loyola visiting McDonogh at 4:15. — Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 Newark was an extraordinary ending for the Be the Sun tour as all 13 members of SEVENTEEN could close out the North American leg of the tour together. — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2022 Joshua scored on a 47-yard run in the second half to close out the scoring for Austin in the win. — Al.com Reports, al, 8 Sep. 2022 All three of the main U.S. indexes fell by more than 1 percent on Friday to close out a losing week. — Harold Maass, The Week, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

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First Known Use of closeout

Noun

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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Last Updated

12 Sep 2022

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“Closeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closeout. Accessed 24 Sep. 2022.

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