close out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To terminate; to call the end of.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Lisicki recovered quickly enough and broke once again at 1-1, using her heavy to serve to dominate before a sweetly-struck backhand down the line closed out the set after 43 minutes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Synonym of close (“to make a sale”).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To settle, to pay what is due.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “close out” mean?
To terminate; to call the end of.
Is “close out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.