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close out

The correct spelling is close out.

How to pronounce close out

verb

Say it like: Clo-se -owt

The correct spelling is close out. To terminate; to call the end of. For example: "2005: You either want to land on the top of the wave (if it has closed out), or in the transition — Pete Devries, Surfing Vancouver Island http//www.surfingvancouverisland.com/surf/tricktips/backside_air.htm"

Usage Examples

2005: You either want to land on the top of the wave (if it has closed out), or in the transition — Pete Devries, Surfing Vancouver Island http//www.surfingvancouverisland.com/surf/tricktips/backside_air.htm

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To terminate; to call the end of.
  2. 2.Of a wave, to break all at once, instead of progressively along its length.
  3. 3.To terminate a computer program.
  4. 4.To exclude by blocking all opportunities to enter or join.

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