Collocation
by close of business
By the end of the working day; by the time the office or place of business closes. Used to set a deadline.
Definition
'by close of business' is a common English collocation. By the end of the working day; by the time the office or place of business closes. Used to set a deadline.
by + close of business
“Please ensure all reports are submitted by close of business today.”
Examples
- I need that urgent document on my desk by close of business.
- Can you submit your budget proposal by close of business on Friday?
- The manager expects a definitive response by close of business tomorrow.
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- We must finalize this contract by close of business, or we'll miss the deadline.
- Ensure all client queries are addressed by close of business.
- The team was asked to have the presentation ready by close of business today.
- He promised to get back to me with the updated figures by close of business.
- The last-minute changes had to be implemented by close of business.
- To avoid any penalties, all outstanding payments should be made by close of business.
- They hoped to reach a resolution on the complex issue by close of business to prevent further delays.
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