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What does it mean by the phrase 'by close of'?
I would be grateful if we could have it by close of business on Thursday 6 December.
Jul 31, 2019 5:10 AM
Answers · 4
Here, you would be more likely to hear "by the close of business".
July 31, 2019
Thank you.
July 31, 2019
It means "by the end of'. So in your example this would mean by the end of the working day on Thursday 6 December.
July 31, 2019
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