Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

close for press

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.94 in modern English

Syllables: close -for -press
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To finalise the editing of a publication, such as a magazine or newspaper, so it is ready for printing.

Example Sentences

"Owing to the time lag which must occur between the dates of closing for press and publication, it sometimes happens that items of news are out of date, or inaccurate, by the time they reach readers."
"As RAIL closed for press on March 15, there was no word on the progress of any talks between the RMT and RMG."

Inflected Forms

closes for press (present, singular) closing for press (participle, present) closed for press (participle, past) closed for press (past)

Phrases

go to press press proof

Frequently Paired Words

go to press press proof

Questions

What does close for press mean?: To finalise the editing of a publication, such as a magazine or newspaper, so it is ready for printing.

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