close on
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British
: almost or nearly : close to
We walked for close on five miles.
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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“Close on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20on. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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