closeout

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noun

close·​out ˈklōz-ˌau̇t 

1

: a clearing out by a sale usually at reduced prices of the whole remaining stock (as of a business)

2

: an article offered or bought at a closeout

close out

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verb

ˈklōz- 

closed out; closing out; closes out

transitive verb

1

a

: exclude

b

: preclude

close out his chances

2

a

: to dispose of a whole stock of by sale

b

: to dispose of (a business)

c

: sell

closed out his share of the business

d

: to put (an account) in order for disposal or transfer

3

a

: to bring to an often rapid or abrupt conclusion

close out a career

b

: to discontinue operation of

intransitive verb

1

: to sell out a business

2

: to buy or sell securities or commodities in order to terminate an account

Synonyms

Verb

• close
• complete
• conclude
• end
• finish
• round (off or out)
• terminate
• wind up
• wrap up

Examples of closeout in a Sentence

Noun

a store that sells closeouts

Verb

the team closed out the season with major losses

don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

However, those aggressive closeouts gave Jones the time to step into pull-up jumpers with no contest. —Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

The Knicks allow the fifth-fewest attempts per game, but over time, numbers this bad indicate structural issues — poor closeouts, breakdowns in coverage and a lack of rim protection forcing extra help rotations. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025

Verb

But the Cowboys had a dunk and made three of four free throws down the stretch to close out the victory. —Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

The Lakers will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday to close out the back-to-back set and cap a stretch of six games in eight days. —Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Rhymes for closeout

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

closeout

noun

close·​out ˈklōz-ˌau̇t 

: a sale of leftover merchandise