"close of business" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: close of business abbreviated as COB [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} close of business (uncountable)
  1. The end of a business day. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: end of day, EOD, quitting time
    Sense id: en-close_of_business-en-noun-KvJJJq49 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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