closed out

VERB

terminate business operations

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sell out

WEAK

close the books close the door on liquidate terminate the account

Example Sentences

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Oil futures closed out the third month of the Middle East conflict with losses as the U.S. and Iran are seen close to reaching an agreement that will include reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Fatboy Slim has closed out the dance-focused opening day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a nostalgia-fuelled headline set.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The pair closed out the 51st season of “SNL” with a game of chicken that nearly pushed Jost to shave his head on national television.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

He’s the Him who closed out the National League Championship Series with a wildest-dream-exceeding, 10-strikeout, three-home run game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I closed out the logbook and just sat.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover