1. A lengthened time frame during which a business, institution, or market remains open beyond its standard closing time, or the duration of an extended closure process
Due to inventory adjustments, the store announced an extended closing period of two weeks.
Devido aos ajustes de inventário, a loja anunciou um período de encerramento prolongado de duas semanas.
2. In financial markets, an extended period at the end of a trading session allowing additional transactions beyond regular hours
The stock exchange offered an extended closing period for institutional investors to complete their trades.
A bolsa de valores ofereceu um período de encerramento prolongado para os investidores institucionais completarem suas operações.