closer
n. countablen. the final part of something, like a performance or a deal, that brings it to an end. It can also be a person who finishes a task successfully.
n. an individual or event that brings something to a conclusion. In a commercial or legal context, it refers to a person who finalizes a deal or contract.
The band played their biggest hit as the closer.
After months of negotiation, they brought in a professional closer to sign the final contract.
The comedian struggled with his opening jokes, but his high-energy closer ensured the audience left the theater feeling satisfied with the performance.
From Middle English closere, equivalent to close (verb) + -er.
Often used in sports, sales, and entertainment to describe the person or act that finishes the event.