closing (down)

verb

Definition of closing (down)next
present participle of close (down)
as in shutting
to stop the operations of the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s

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  1. shutting
  2. closing
  3. closing out
Verb
  • For those sheltering in place, the city advised shutting windows and doors, turning off AC units drawing in outside air and keeping pets inside.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Advocates for closing Rikers would say that shutting the complex as soon as possible would improve the health and safety of all those in custody but also that of the broader public.
    — Curbed, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of shutting
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  • Ways to help control electricity use To control electricity use in the heat, the DWP recommends setting air conditioners to 78 degrees, closing curtains during peak sun hours and using fans to circulate air.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Their only run came on an infield groundout in the sixth, and Tampa Bay's bullpen locked down the final six outs without breaking a sweat, capped by Bryan Baker closing it out in the ninth.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of closing
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  • That is going to be an issue for closing out this series as well.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The person may have been closing out a bearish position or placing a bet the precious metal finds a floor around $375.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of closing out
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“Closing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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