How to Pronounce "close the books"
expression
KLOHZ thuh BUHKS
KLOHZ thuh BUKS
Definition
To officially finish recording all financial activities for a period (like a month or year), so no more changes can be made for that time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks
British English
kləʊz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHZ thuh BUHKS
UK
KLOHZ thuh BUKS
Listen in Context
The company will close the books for the year on December 31.
After we close the books each month, we prepare financial reports.
You cannot add any more invoices after you close the books.
We’re almost ready to close the books for this quarter—just a few adjustments left.