closing1 adjectiveclosing2 noun
closingclos‧ing1 /ˈkləʊzɪŋ $ ˈkloʊ-/ ●●○ adjective [only before noun] 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- After the defense finishes its closing argument, the prosecution will have the opportunity to reply.
- Barnes scored the winning goal in the closing seconds of the game.
- I turned on the TV just in time to catch the closing minutes of the race.
- In his closing remarks, Pollard emphasized the need for more research.
- In his closing speech, he thanked the organizers of the conference.
- In the closing shot of the film, Hoffman walks away from the camera without looking back.
- Marcos is expected to address the closing session of the conference later Monday.
- The closing paragraphs were very moving.
- The closing scene of 'Casablanca' is one of the great moments of film history.
- the closing years of the 20th century
- The rider from the Netherlands is still in the lead as the Tour de France enters its closing stage today.
- The UN was set up during the closing stages of World War II.
- From at least the closing years of the eighteenth century the decline of gentry involvement and even tolerance of plebeian sports was evident.
- John Hendrie burst through in the closing minutes, but his strong shot was pushed away for a corner by Bob Bolder.
- Luca Cumani's well-related filly figured prominently until fading in the closing stages.
- The closing date for entries is March 31, 1992.
- The closing date for submissions was 7 November 1988.
- The hamstring pull which put Lydon out of the Test series was sustained in the closing minutes of a 50-4 win over Chorley.
- They also put a closing date on the offer which meant there was no time to try again.
- Yet the bowlers defended well, and only Richardson mastered them so that the closing overs were tense.
THESAURUSthe one that comes at the end
[only before noun] happening or existing at the end, with no others after: · What time does the last train leave?· Our house is the last one on the right.
[only before noun] last in a series of actions, events, parts of a story etc: · It’s the final game of the championship tomorrow.· the final scene of the film
[only before noun] used about the last part of a long period of time, or of an event, book etc that has been exciting or interesting: · the closing years of the twentieth century· Barnes scored the winning goal in the closing minutes of the game.
[only before noun] used about the last part of a piece of writing, a speech, or an organized event, that ends it in a definite way: · the concluding section of the report· the judge’s concluding remarks
[only before noun] the one before the last one: · the penultimate chapter
Longman Language Activatorhappening at the end of an event, time, book, film etc at the end of an event, period of time, book, film etc: · If you have any questions, can you ask them at the end, please.at the end of: · At the end of the first half, the score was 2-0.
done or coming at the end of a meeting, film, book, race etc: · In his closing speech, he thanked the organizers of the conference.· In the closing shot of the film, Hoffman walks away from the camera without looking back.· The closing paragraphs were very moving.the closing stages/minutes etc of something: · I turned on the TV just in time to catch the closing minutes of the race.
happening at or near the end of an event or process: · The war reached its final stages in July.· The Board is expected to make its final decision on the merger by August 12th.
if something happens in late August, late spring etc, it happens near the end of that time: · Can you come round late morning - at about 11.30?· It was late summer, and the evenings were already getting cooler.late in August/the evening/1918 etc: · We don't usually expect to have a frost so late in the spring.
: the latter part/half of something the part that comes fairly near the end or after the middle of something: · This point is explained more fully in the latter part of the chapter.· The house became known as Fields Mill during the latter half of the 17th century.
if an event or period of time ends with something, that thing happens at the end of it: · The concert ended with a laser light show.· The coming term finishes with an exhibition in the Arts Centre on December 12th.
coming at the end after all others happening or coming at the end, with no others after: · What time does the last train leave?· Could you repeat the last number for me please?· I really struggled on that last question.· Don't miss the last episode tonight at 8.00 p.m.· I may as well eat that last little piece.very last (=use this to emphasize that something is last): · The very last train leaves at 1.00 a.m.the last time: · That was the last time I ever saw her. (=I never saw her again)last chance: · Today is your last chance to visit the fashion show, which ends this evening.the last: · That lecture was the last in the series.
last in a series of actions, events, parts of a story etc: · Are you going to watch the final episode of 'The X-Files' tomorrow night?· He got as far as the final interviews, but he didn't get the job unfortunately.· I'd like to make one final point before we move on to another subject.final stages/moments/minutes (=at or near the end of a period or process): · The president appears tired but hopeful as the final stages of the negotiations begin today.· Whitney made both free throws in the final minute of the game.final game/round/match etc: · A victory over Fresno State in the final game Saturday would produce a record run of wins.· The two men were tied for the lead going into today's final round of the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament.
the closing part of an event or period of time is the last part of it - use this especially when something important or exciting happens: the closing stages/chapter/sentence etc: · Marcos is expected to address the closing session of the conference later Monday.· The rider from the Netherlands is still in the lead as the Tour de France enters its closing stage today.· The closing scene of 'Casablanca' is one of the great moments of film history.closing seconds/minutes/years etc: · Barnes scored the winning goal in the closing seconds of the game.· the closing years of the 20th centuryclosing argument (=the final speech made by a lawyer in a court): · After the defense finishes its closing argument, the prosecution will have the opportunity to reply.
the concluding part of a piece of writing, a speech, or an organized event is the last part of it, which finishes it in the way that was planned: concluding stages/chapter/remarks etc: · We will return to these points in the concluding chapter.· In his concluding remarks, Santos drew attention to the issues facing developing countries. · The Appeal court will, at the concluding stage, test its own opinions against those of the judges in the original hearing.
formal the second of two things or people that are being compared with each other: · Opportunities for men and women, though especially the latter, are limited to employment in agriculture or domestic service.· There were two candidates for the presidency, Lyndon B Johnson and Senator Barry Goldwater. The latter was known to hold extreme right-wing views.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
The judge gave his closing speech to the jury. in the closing years of his lifeCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
The judge gave his closing speech to the jury. in the closing years of his life (=at the beginning or end of a special event)· I stayed for the closing ceremony.
(=the last day you can officially do something)· The closing date for applications is April 30th.
· She was well cared for during the final stages of her life.
· He changed his opinion during the last years of his life.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· The following day, the feast of the immaculate conception, there was a closing ceremony in St Peter's Square.· I want to take part in both the opening and closing ceremonies.· The gates were slammed in their faces so that preparations for the closing ceremony could take place.· A time capsule containing personal messages of hope for the next generation will be buried during closing ceremonies.
· And providing you are eligible and you reply by the closing date, your acceptance into the Personal Accident Plan is guaranteed.· I urge you to seriously consider this offer and to ensure that you reply before the closing date.· The closing dates were strictly adhered to by the Office of Works.· By the closing date for nominations for the leadership contest of Nov. 15 only Thatcher and Heseltine had been nominated.· The closing date for entries is April 19 and application forms are available from the sports complex on.· Details of the exchanges have been circulated to Wirral schools and the closing date for applications is November 13.· The first entry drawn after the closing date which matches the judges' decision will win.· The closing date for 1993 entries is 1 June.
· The closing decades of the twentieth century tell a story that would bitterly disappoint those early preachers.· From the closing decades of the eighteenth century Sunday schools began to make a contribution, but how significant a one?
· The hamstring pull which put Lydon out of the Test series was sustained in the closing minutes of a 50-4 win over Chorley.· United deserved the win, but they nearly lost it in the closing minutes.· Richard Gay, their teenage stand-off, set up the decisive try as Hull came from 7-4 behind in the closing minutes.· John Hendrie burst through in the closing minutes, but his strong shot was pushed away for a corner by Bob Bolder.· A five-metre scrum in the closing minutes saw them splinter the Quins pack for Charles to touch down.· But Brenda Howe and Bollington scored in the closing minutes to give Chemsford their first league point.· He was replaced in the closing minutes in Dublin by Rob Wainwright, who returns to the replacements' bench.
· Many studies have used daily closing prices.· The 100p represents a 21% premium on the closing price earlier in the week.· Daily implied volatility estimates were made from the closing prices of options on index futures.
· Both prosecution and defence lawyers gave eloquent closing speeches.· A few moments later, acquitted defendant Daniel Winter, who'd been listening to the closing speeches, ran from the building.· Ross Perot in his closing speech made an interesting and related point.· A latecomer listening only to the closing speeches might have been forgiven for thinking the two learned gentlemen were summarising different cases.· In practice this order will also be followed for the purposes of cross-examination and closing speeches unless the court directs otherwise.· The prosecution is expected to start its closing speech today.· Sir Humphrey's closing speech was masterful.· The case was adjourned until Monday when the jury will hear closing speeches.
· In the closing stages McVie and substitute Paul Gaston had chances for a consolation strike.· Ian Snodin played in the closing stages of the 1986-87 title-winning season.· He had already considered returning to London in the closing stages of the war, but had thought better of it.· Luca Cumani's well-related filly figured prominently until fading in the closing stages.· She was passed in the closing stages of the race, having led throughout the 5,000-metre event.· Mark Bright had two excellent chances to steal it in the closing stages but a draw was perhaps fair.· Pears felt groggy in the closing stages and found it difficult to concentrate.
· Outside, it is closing time and we have drawn a blank.· As closing time drew near, the children grew less.· Planning officer Peter Wilson, recommending approval, said the couple had agreed to make closing time 10.30.· It was just before closing time when a girl dropped an envelope in my lap.· It started in Fat Harry's, long after the nominal closing time, across a table littered with empty glasses.· The electric bell began to buzz for closing time.· But for the kind of shopping that Boy was doing there was no five o'clock, there was no closing time.· At closing time, a friend walked with her to a nearby nightclub, Pasha's.
· In the closing years of his life he suffered serious illness.· From at least the closing years of the eighteenth century the decline of gentry involvement and even tolerance of plebeian sports was evident.· Many adult children gain great happiness from caring for a much-loved parent in the closing years of their life.· By the closing years of this era some nonconformists were living quite well.
WORD FAMILYnouncloseclosureclosingadjectiveclosedclosingverbclose
happening or done at the end of an event or a period of time OPP openingclosing remarks/words/ceremony etc The judge gave his closing speech to the jury.closing stages/seconds/minutes etc in the closing years of his life► see thesaurus at lastclosing1 adjectiveclosing2 noun
closingclosing2 noun [uncountable] the shutting of a factory, school, hospital etc permanently OPP openingclosing of the closing of an old railway station