to-close-a-deal
/tə kləʊz ə diːl/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To make an agreement official, especially in business or sales. It means both sides agree and finish the final steps.
- The agent closed a deal with a major client.
- We need one more meeting to close the deal.
- She closed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
Adinary Nuance
To close a deal is stronger and more final than to agree. It suggests the last step in business, sales, or negotiation, when the agreement is completed. Writers choose it when they want a professional, results-focused tone. It is less casual than just 'make a deal'.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- chốt đơn
- Spanish
- cerrar un trato
- Chinese
- 达成交易
- Japanese
- 契約をまとめる
- Korean
- 거래를 성사시키다
Etymology
This phrase uses close in its older sense of 'finish' or 'complete'. Deal comes from Old English and has long meant an agreement or business arrangement.
Common phrases
close the dealclose a big dealclose the deal quicklyclose the deal with
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Frequently asked questions
- Is close the deal formal or informal?
- It is common in business and sales. It sounds professional, but not very stiff.
- What is the difference between close a deal and make a deal?
- Make a deal means reach an agreement. Close a deal means finish and confirm it.
- Can I use close the deal in a job interview?
- Yes, if you are talking about sales, negotiation, or business results.