Close to a conclusion (6)

I believe the answer is:

ending

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'close' is the first definition.
(I know that close can be written as ending)

'to a conclusion' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for ending that I've seen before include "Putting a stop to" , "Climax" , "Last part" , "Finish" , "ultimately" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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