Come to a close Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz
KUHM tuh uh KLOHZ
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /kləʊz
kuhm TOO uh KLOHZ
Definition
To finish or end; used when something, such as an event, activity, or period, is reaching its conclusion.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal or semi-formal expression often used in speeches, writing, or reporting. Common with time periods or events. Other phrases: 'draw to a close'. Not typically used in casual speech.
Spanish: llegar a su fin - terminarPortuguese (BR): chegar ao fim - encerrarPortuguese (PT): chegar ao fim - encerrarChinese (Simplified): 结束 - 告一段落Chinese (Traditional): 結束 - 告一段落Hindi: समाप्त होना - खत्म होनाArabic: تنتهي - تصل إلى نهايتهاBengali: সমাপ্তি হওয়া - শেষ হওয়াRussian: завершаться - подходить к концуJapanese: 終わりを迎える - 終了するVietnamese: kết thúc - đi đến hồi kếtKorean: 마무리되다 - 끝나다Turkish: sona ermek - bitmekUrdu: اختتام پذیر ہونا - ختم ہوناIndonesian: berakhir - mendekati akhir
Example Sentences
The meeting will come to a close at 5 PM.
basic
Summer vacation has come to a close.
basic
The show will come to a close soon.
basic
As the year comes to a close, people start making resolutions.
natural
Before the festival comes to a close, don’t forget to try the local food.
natural
It’s hard to believe the semester is already coming to a close.
natural