Closure

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊʒər/

Closure (noun)

  1. the act of closing something, like a road or store, permanently or temporarily.
  2. a feeling of understanding or peace after a difficult situation ends.
  3. the conclusion of a debate or discussion, often by reaching an agreement.

Examples

  • The closure of the factory affected many workers.
  • They announced the closure of the old bridge.

Common collocations: factory closure, closure announcement, closure date, find closure, seek closure

Synonyms of Closure

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Closure

  • referring to the start or beginning
  • referring to the initial phase