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
closed out; closing out; closes out
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
1
: to sell out a business
2
: to buy or sell securities or commodities in order to terminate an account
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
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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
Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The duo, known for their dramatic pop fare with a dollop of country, are slated to perform at at approximately 11:15 p.m. ET, closing out the show.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
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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
To close out all three games post-break, Kuzma has spent time on a top-scoring option for the other team and made a strong defensive play in the end.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The duo, known for their dramatic pop fare with a dollop of country, are slated to perform at at approximately 11:15 p.m. ET, closing out the show.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Closeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closeout. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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closeout
noun
close·out
ˈklōz-ˌau̇t
: a sale of leftover merchandise
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