closes out

Ends for good

Closes out means to bring something to an end or conclusion.

A store closes out inventory by selling it off, often at reduced prices.

An accountant closes out the books at year's end.

A performer closes out a show with a final number: She closes out the set with her biggest hit.

In sports, a team closes out a series by winning the deciding game.

shutdown

liquidate

Convert assets to currency

shutter · discontinue · decommission · mothball · fold · shut down · terminate · bankruptcy · insolvency · defunct

completion

wrap-up

Concluding summary or review

resolve · finish · complete · accomplish · fulfill · execute · seal · clinch · cap · cement

accounting

balance

Steadiness or amount owed

ledger · fiscal year · books · accounts · inventory · clearance · write-off · journal entry · trial balance · year-end

retail

clearance

Permitted passage or approval

markdown · inventory · stock · merchandise · blowout · final sale · last chance · everything must go · deep discount · overstock

sports

inning

Baseball game segment

  • gameOrganized play or sport
  • victoryDefeating an opponent
  • winAchieve victory

save · pitcher · reliever · ninth inning · secure · put away · lock up · nail down · finish strong · preservation

Opposites
completion/termination

closes outopens up

Begins speaking candidly

starts · begins · kicks off · initiates · launches

access/availability

closes outopens up

Begins speaking candidly

lets in · welcomes · includes · admits · embraces

inventory/stock management

closes outintroduces

Brings into contact

orders · replenishes · restocks · acquires · sources

Family

close, out, closes, closed, closing, closer, closest, closure, closures

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