Meaning ofclose outin English

Verb

1. to end or terminate something; a process
   The company will close out the fiscal year with a final audit.
2. to neutralize a trade position
   The investor decided to close out her position to minimize losses.
3. to block or exclude access
   The manager had to close out the store due to the pandemic restrictions.
4. to seal or shut something off completely
   The workers were instructed to close out the valve to prevent further leakage.
5. to exit a computer program
   After finishing her work, she had to close out the software to free up system resources.