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Preclosing

Preclosing

A preclosing is a presequence that signals the end of a conversation is near. It provides opportunity for the discussion of any additional remaining topic before the participants proceed with the closing sequence.

(English)

The okays in the following exchange express a preclosing:

  • A: Okay?
  • B: Okay.
  • A: Bye.
  • B: Bye.
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    Source: Levinson 1983

    Levinson, Stephen C. 1983.Pragmatics. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University.

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