The formal closing of a ceremony, event, or meeting; the act or moment of closing. Often used in written or official contexts.
大会は午後五時に閉会し、その後懇親会が行われた。
The convention closed at 5 p.m., and a social gathering was held afterward.
閉会の辞を述べる役員が壇上に上がった。
An officer who was to deliver the closing remarks went up on stage.
議長は閉会を宣言して会議を終えた。
The chair declared the meeting closed and ended the session.