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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

close for press en · VERB

Meanings

  1. To finalise the editing of a publication, such as a magazine or newspaper, so it is ready for printing.
    • As RAIL closed for press on March 15, there was no word on the progress of any talks between the RMT and RMG. 2023 March 22, Mel Holley, “Network News: RMT to ballot Network Rail members on improved offer”, in RAIL, number 979, page 12:
    • Owing to the time lag which must occur between the dates of closing for press and publication, it sometimes happens that items of news are out of date, or inaccurate, by the time they reach readers. 1947 January and February, “Notes and News: Steamer Services on the Clyde”, in Railway Magazine, page 50:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
closes for press Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
closing for press Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
closed for press Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
closed for press Tense=Past lexicographic

Relateds

press proof · go to press