How to Pronounce "close the books on"
expression
KLOHS the BOOKS on
KLOHZ the BOOKS on
Definition
To end or finish dealing with something, especially an investigation, case, or issue, often with the idea that no further action will be taken.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kləʊz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS the BOOKS on
UK
KLOHZ the BOOKS on
Listen in Context
The company decided to close the books on the old project.
The police have to close the books on the investigation.
After years, the team could finally close the books on the missing person case.
We can finally close the books on last year and move forward.