closing
Translation
closing, end, conclusion
Examples
The closing of the factory was sad.
The closing of the factory was sad.
We arrived just before closing.
We arrived just before closing.
Grammar Patterns
((the closing of sth.)) the act of shutting something The closing of the shop is at 6 pm.
((before/at/after closing)) referring to the time a place closes We must leave before closing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: end, finish, conclusion; Antonyms: opening, start
Etymology
From the verb 'to close' plus the '-ing' suffix to form a noun (a gerund).
Memory Tips
Think of a store's 'closing' time, the point when it ceases to be open for business.