smartlyclosing
adjectiveUK /ˈsmɑːtliˌkləʊzɪŋ/
US /ˈsmɑːrtliˌkloʊzɪŋ/
Closing something in a quick and clever way.
She was smartlyclosing the box before the puppy could jump in.
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2. Ending a deal or agreement in a skillful way.
The sales team was smartlyclosing the deal before lunch.
3. Finishing a speech or story with a clever final line.
He was smartlyclosing his talk with a funny joke.
4. Shutting a door or lid with a crisp, tidy motion.
The robot was smartlyclosing the hatch on its back.