close

noun B2 Neutral

Business Daily Life

Meaning

The term "close" refers to the end or conclusion of an event, process, or relationship.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "close" as a noun with its verb form, which has a different meaning.

Example Sentences

Is the close of the meeting scheduled for 5 PM ?

Let's meet at the close of the event tomorrow .

The close of the meeting was announced by the manager .

The close of the meeting was marked by a formal speech .

Word in Context

Ak ş am y ü r ü y üşü nden sonra k üçü k kafe yava şç a bo ş almaya ba ş lad ı. M ü zikler sustu ve patron birka ç m üş teriye g ü l ü mseyerek yakla ş t ı; etkinli ğ in close'u art ı k yak ı nd ı. Son sipari ş ler al ı nd ı, garsonlar masalar ı toparlamaya ba ş lad ı ve herkes birbirine iyi ak ş amlar diledi . Bu sakin kapan ış an ı, kat ı lanlar ı n g ü n ü n yorgunlu ğ unu atmas ı na yard ı mc ı oldu .

Common Phrases

close of business close examination close relationship

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