closed on; closing on; closes on
US
: to formally and legally agree to and complete (an important financial arrangement, such as the purchase of a house)
We're going to close on our house next Friday.
They closed on the deal.
Examples of close on in a Sentence
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Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
The stock market recorded stellar year-end returns when markets closed on Wednesday for the last time in 2025.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Macomb County offices will be closed on New Year's Eve.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Markets were open for a half-day of trading on Wednesday, and will be closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday before reopening on Friday.
—Elsa Ohlen,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Sam's Club warehouses will be closed on New Year's Day, according to the company's website.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The exhibit will be closed on federal and city holidays.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
The rock-music restaurant chain Rock and Brews, co-created by Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, closed on April 6 after five years in Tustin.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe's will all be closed on New Year's Day; Aldi and Trader Joe's have shortened hours on New Year's Eve.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
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There are currently more than 40 Spec’s locations in North Texas — just remember to buy your New Year’s booze before shops close on New Year’s Eve.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
The stock market recorded stellar year-end returns when markets closed on Wednesday for the last time in 2025.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Macomb County offices will be closed on New Year's Eve.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Markets were open for a half-day of trading on Wednesday, and will be closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday before reopening on Friday.
—Elsa Ohlen,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Sam's Club warehouses will be closed on New Year's Day, according to the company's website.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The exhibit will be closed on federal and city holidays.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
The rock-music restaurant chain Rock and Brews, co-created by Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, closed on April 6 after five years in Tustin.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe's will all be closed on New Year's Day; Aldi and Trader Joe's have shortened hours on New Year's Eve.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Close on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20on. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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