closing
UK: ˈkləʊzɪŋ | US: ˈkloʊzɪŋ
n. the act of shutting or ending something
adj. final or concluding
n. (business) the final transaction in a sale
The word "closing" derives from the verb "close," which originates from the Old French clore (to shut) and Latin claudere (to close, shut). The suffix -ing is a productive English suffix used to form nouns (e.g., "the closing of a door") or adjectives (e.g., "closing remarks"). The word retains its core meaning of finality or completion, whether in physical, temporal, or transactional contexts.
The closing of the store was delayed due to inventory checks.
She gave a closing statement at the end of the debate.
The real estate agent handled the closing of the house sale.
The meeting’s closing remarks summarized key decisions.
The theater announced its closing after 50 years of operation.