1. plural of ender; people or things that end or terminate something
Usage: commonly used in sports (e.g., 'goal enders'), business, and general contexts
2. in sports, players or plays that decisively conclude a game or match
Usage: informal; often used in commentary

Examples

• The team's best enders came through in the final minutes of the game.
• Those were deal enders that prevented the merger from happening.
• The closer is one of the most important enders in baseball.
• Several relationship enders emerged during their conversation.
• The company identified cost enders that would improve profitability.