Synonyms for
Closing
Definition
the act of bringing something to an end or conclusion
Synonyms & similar words
closedown
shutting
shut
conclusion
ending
closeup
open
fold
end
fillup
conclude
shutdown
completion
closure
mopup
close
culmination
cometogether
windup
opening
ending
conclusion
finish
termination
completion
culmination
finale
climax
resolution
wrap-up
termination
closure
cessation
shutting
sealing
stoppage
halt
expiration
expiry
windup
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- closing remarks
- closing argument
- closing price
- closing time
- closing statement
- closing bell
- closing ceremony
- closing down
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'closing' often refers to the final part of an event or process. As an adjective, it describes something that is final or concluding.
Example sentences
- The closing of the store was announced yesterday.
- The closing ceremony of the Olympics was amazing.
- The closing argument of the lawyer convinced the jury.
- The closing of the door woke me up.
- The closing of the deal took longer than expected.
Quotes
Closing a deal is better than opening a new one. - Unknown
The closing of a door can bring blessed privacy and comfort - the opening, terror. - Dean Koontz
The closing years of life are like a masquerade party, when all the masks are dropped. - Arthur Schopenhauer