closed subject

Frequency: 5.23.9 per million words

Used to indicate a topic is no longer open for discussion.

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Examples (10)

  • After a lengthy debate, the committee decided the subject was closed.
  • The manager announced that the decision was final and the subject was closed.
  • We've discussed this enough; let's consider the subject closed for now.
  • The spokesperson stated that all internal investigations were complete and the subject was now closed.
  • Once the evidence was presented and a verdict reached, the court declared the subject closed.
  • He made it clear that any further attempts to reopen the subject would be unwelcome, effectively making it closed.
  • The negotiations reached an impasse, and both parties agreed to consider the subject closed until further notice.
  • The teacher told the students that they had explored the topic thoroughly and the subject was closed.
  • After much deliberation, the board concluded that the subject was closed and moved on to other matters.
  • The press was informed that the investigation had concluded and the subject was officially closed.