close the books en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To finalize the financial records for a specific accounting period; to cease trading.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| closes the books | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| closing the books | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| closed the books | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| closed the books | Tense=Past | lexicographic |