closure

noun

clo·sure ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce closure (audio)

: an act of closing : the condition of being closed

closure of the eyelids

business closures

the closure of the factory

: an often comforting or satisfying sense of finality

victims needing closure

also : something (such as a satisfying ending) that provides such a sense

: something that closes

pocket with zipper closure

child-resistant closures

[translation of French clôture] : cloture

: the property that a number system or a set has when it is mathematically closed under an operation

: a set that consists of a given set together with all the limit points of that set

archaic : means of enclosing : enclosure

Example Sentences

The government forced the closure of the factory. I need to talk to him and get some closure on this issue. Going to the memorial service for his late wife made it possible for him to achieve closure. We all felt a sense of closure after our sister's murderer was sent to jail. trying to bring closure to the victim's family

Recent Examples on the Web KinectAir, a private charter service that started offering flights out of Bend earlier this year, will be servicing out of Redmond for the duration of the closure, according to Jenny Smith, the head of network development for the company.

Anna Kaminski, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 Wonder said the timeline of the closure would depend on the extent of the damage.

Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 When this happens, parking lot gate will be closed during restricted hours and park rangers will be stationed at the trails to inform hikers of the closure.

Haleigh Kochanski, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 There was no information on how long the people who were living there were notified ahead of the closure to make arrangements to relocate.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Robinson said the lack of closure in his son's disappearance keeps him up at night.

Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Vanessa Bryant had found a measure of closure in February 2020 after the emotional, tribute-rich memorial for her late husband, the basketball star Kobe Bryant.

New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Still, the sudden announcement of the closure sent commuters scrambling to plan alternative routes.

Vince Dixon, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 Like most styles, the cover comes with ties to attach your duvet insert and buttons for closure.

Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

closure

noun

clo·sure ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce closure (audio)

: an act of closing up or condition of being closed up

closure of the eyelids

early closure of fontanels and sutures

W. A. D. Anderson

: a drawing together of edges or parts to form a united integument

wound closure by suture immediately after laceration

: a cap, lid, or stopper for sealing a container (as a serum vial)

: the perception of incomplete figures or situations as though complete by ignoring the missing parts or by compensating for them by projection based on past experience

: an often comforting or satisfying sense of finality

therapy brought closure to the victim's family

单词	closure
释义	closure noun clo·sure ˈklō-zhər 1 : an act of closing : the condition of being closed closure of the eyelids business closures the closure of the factory 2 : an often comforting or satisfying sense of finality victims needing closure also : something (such as a satisfying ending) that provides such a sense 3 : something that closes pocket with zipper closure child-resistant closures 4 [translation of French clôture] : cloture 5 : the property that a number system or a set has when it is mathematically closed under an operation 6 : a set that consists of a given set together with all the limit points of that set 7 archaic : means of enclosing : enclosure Synonyms arrest arrestment cease cessation check close closedown conclusion cutoff discontinuance discontinuation end ending expiration finish halt lapse offset shutdown shutoff stay stop stoppage surcease termination See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The government forced the closure of the factory. I need to talk to him and get some closure on this issue. Going to the memorial service for his late wife made it possible for him to achieve closure. We all felt a sense of closure after our sister's murderer was sent to jail. trying to bring closure to the victim's family Recent Examples on the Web KinectAir, a private charter service that started offering flights out of Bend earlier this year, will be servicing out of Redmond for the duration of the closure, according to Jenny Smith, the head of network development for the company. Anna Kaminski, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 Wonder said the timeline of the closure would depend on the extent of the damage. Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 When this happens, parking lot gate will be closed during restricted hours and park rangers will be stationed at the trails to inform hikers of the closure. Haleigh Kochanski, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 There was no information on how long the people who were living there were notified ahead of the closure to make arrangements to relocate. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Robinson said the lack of closure in his son's disappearance keeps him up at night. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Vanessa Bryant had found a measure of closure in February 2020 after the emotional, tribute-rich memorial for her late husband, the basketball star Kobe Bryant. New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Still, the sudden announcement of the closure sent commuters scrambling to plan alternative routes. Vince Dixon, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 Like most styles, the cover comes with ties to attach your duvet insert and buttons for closure. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin clausura, from clausus, past participle of claudere to close — more at close First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 7 Kids Definition closure noun clo·sure ˈklō-zhər 1 : an act of closing The weather forced a closure of the schools. 2 : the condition of being closed Closure of the business has been hard on the workers. Medical Definition closure noun clo·sure ˈklō-zhər 1 a : an act of closing up or condition of being closed up closure of the eyelids early closure of fontanels and sutures W. A. D. Anderson b : a drawing together of edges or parts to form a united integument wound closure by suture immediately after laceration 2 : a cap, lid, or stopper for sealing a container (as a serum vial) 3 : the perception of incomplete figures or situations as though complete by ignoring the missing parts or by compensating for them by projection based on past experience 4 : an often comforting or satisfying sense of finality therapy brought closure to the victim's family closure noun as in ending the stopping of a process or activity after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ending cessation close halt end shutdown termination conclusion discontinuance discontinuation stoppage closedown cutoff shutoff stop arrest finish expiration cease stay offset surcease arrestment suspension lapse interruption moratorium pause check abeyance standstill layoff phaseout break mop-up letup Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuation extension continuance persistence prolongation
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