is closing

[ɪz ˈkloʊzɪŋ]
verb phrase
está fechando
1. Present continuous form indicating that something is in the process of shutting, ending, or coming to a conclusion
The store is closing at 9 PM tonight.
A loja está fechando às 21h hoje à noite.
2. Indicating that a business, institution, or establishment is ceasing operations permanently or temporarily
The factory is closing due to economic downturn.
A fábrica está fechando devido à desaceleração econômica.
3. Indicating that the distance or gap between two things is decreasing
The gap is closing between the two competitors.
A diferença está diminuindo entre os dois concorrentes.
4. Indicating that an event, period, or discussion is reaching its end
The conference is closing with a final presentation.
A conferência está terminando com uma apresentação final.
In Brazil, 'está fechando' is commonly used in commercial and business contexts, particularly in retail and hospitality. In the USA, 'is closing' has strong cultural significance in discussions about economic downturns and job loss, especially in manufacturing regions. The phrase is frequently used in news media and everyday conversation about business operations.
NYC Slang
shuttin' down
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is shuttingis endingis concludingis finishingis ceasing
Antonyms / Antônimos
is openingis beginningis startingis launching

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está fechando
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
está fechando
Common usage, sometimes colloquially 'tá fechando'
São Paulo
está fechando
Standard usage in business and commercial contexts
Portugal
está a fechar
Portuguese European uses gerund with 'a' instead of '-ando'

Related Words

closingclosedcloseclosureshutdownending

Related Idioms & Phrases

closing the deal
closing ranks
closing in on someone
the window is closing
closing time
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