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Close Out (Verb)

Make impossible, especially beforehand.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Their lack of resources close out their chances of completing the project successfully.
The strict visa requirements close out many opportunities for international students to study abroad.
Her prior conviction close out her application for the government job.
His medical condition close out his chances of playing professional sports again.
The high startup costs close out the possibility of opening their own business.

Terminate; "We closed out our account".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

They decided to close out their restaurant business due to financial struggles.
The TV network announced plans to close out the nighttime news broadcast after 30 years.
The company will close out the physical store location and move to online sales only.
After her father's passing, the family chose to close out his old newspaper stand.
The investors voted to close out the underperforming stock and reinvest the funds elsewhere.

Terminate by selling off or disposing of; "He closed out his line of sports cars".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The store is closing out their winter inventory to make room for new spring items.
She decided to close out her old business to focus on her newer, more successful venture.
The owners chose to close out their struggling restaurant and retire.
They decided to close out their used bookstore to open a trendy coffee shop instead.
The company is planning to close out the unprofitable division by year's end.