Closer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who closes something; "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team relied on their experienced closer to finish off the opponent in the final minutes of the game.
- The new employee was designated as the closer, responsible for locking up the store every night.
- At the restaurant, whoever was the closer had to turn out the lights and set the alarm.
- After a long shift, Sarah was the closer, in charge of counting the till and securing the premises.
- The salesperson was a skilled closer, able to seal deals with ease and convince clients to make a purchase.
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Meaning 2
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team's closer came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead.
- He's been the closer for the team for the past five seasons, earning numerous saves.
- The manager called on the closer to shut down the opposing team's rally in the eighth.
- With a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, the closer was brought in to secure the win.
- The closer's 40 saves last season set a new franchise record.