ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Closeout

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkloʊzˌaʊt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Closeout is a noun meaning (surfing) A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.

Meaning

(surfing) A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.

More Meanings

  1. (retail) A sale in which all merchandise is sold, at whatever reduced price is necessary; especially, such a sale for the purpose of either dispensing with a discontinued product line or preparing to close down the store.

Example Sentences

Dealing with closeouts is something every surfer should learn – especially if you live and surf in California.
The Administration’s request of $12 million will allow TDA to conduct an orderly closeout of the agency beginning in 2018, which includes sufficient funding for personnel, rent, program, and other closeout costs.

Word Forms

Synonyms for closeout

Depending on context, synonyms include clearance, fire sale.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lock, fence, fencing, latch, closing, shutdown.

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