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closes the books

closes the books is the third-person singular simple present indicative of close the books.

Meaning of close the books

Verb

close the books (third-person singular simple present closes the books, present participle closing the books, simple past and past participle closed the books)

  1. (idiomatic) To finalize the financial records for a specific accounting period; to cease trading.

Questions about closes the books

What is closes the books the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Closes the books is the third-person singular simple present indicative of close the books.

Words near closes the books in the dictionary

  1. closes one's mind
  2. closes out
  3. closes round
  4. closes the barn door after the horse has bolted
  5. closes the book on
  6. closes the books
  7. closes the door on
  8. closes the face
  9. closes the loop
  10. closes the range
  11. closes the stable door after the horse has been stolen

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