closing meaning and definition

CLOSING noun

Definition of closing (noun)

1. the act of closing something
   • synonyms: shutting
   • antonym: opening
2. the last section of a communication
   • "in conclusion I want to say..."
   • synonyms: close, conclusion, end, ending
3. approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
   • "the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision"
   • synonyms: closure
4. termination of operations
   • "they regretted the closure of the day care center"
   • synonyms: closedown, closure, shutdown
5. a concluding action
   • synonyms: completion, culmination, mop up, windup

CLOSING adjective

Definition of closing (adjective)

1. final or ending
   • "the closing stages of the election"; "the closing weeks of the year"; "the closing scene of the film"; "closing remarks"
   • antonym: opening