close of business

noun phrase

UK /ˌkləʊz əv ˈbɪznəs/

US /ˌkloʊz əv ˈbɪznəs/

The time when a shop or office stops working for the day.

Please send your report by close of business on Friday.

SYNONYMS

end of the day closing time end of business finishing time

RELATED WORDS

deadline workday office hours business hours shutdown

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The moment when financial markets stop trading for the day.

The stock price rose sharply near close of business.

3. The final deadline for submitting something on a working day.

All applications must be received by close of business Monday.

4. The end of a company's official working period, after which no more tasks are handled.

The team agreed to finish the review before close of business.