The act by which something is closed. / The end or conclusion of something. / The final procedure in a house sale, when documents are signed and recorded.

Pertaining to the finish or ending of a series of events; occurring at the end or after all others.

present participle of close

present participle of close in

plural of closing

plural of close encounter

plural of closed book

(physics, chemistry, engineering) A physical system whose interaction with its environment is limited to particular types of transfer, so that certain quantities are conserved within the system.

(now historical) A chamber pot enclosed in a stool or box; a commode.

(idiomatic) Affecting people close to, or within, one's family circle. / (figuratively) Affecting one personally through deep familiarity.