Closure Definition

klōzhər
closured, closures, closure
noun
closures
The act of closing or the state of being closed.
Closure of an incision.
American Heritage
A bringing to an end; a conclusion.
Finally brought the project to closure.
American Heritage
Something that closes or shuts.
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A feeling of finality or resolution, especially after a traumatic experience.
Sought closure in returning to the scene of the accident.
American Heritage
The feeling that one's prolonged state of emotional distress over some traumatic experience or situation has finally ended.
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verb
closured, closures
To cloture (a debate).
American Heritage

Cloture.

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Other Word Forms of Closure

Noun

Singular:
closure
Plural:
closures

Origin of Closure

  • Middle English from Old French from Late Latin clausūra fortress, lock from clausus enclosed close Sense 4, translation of French clôture

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Closure Sentence Examples

  • During the closure period traffic diversions will be in place.

  • In July 2003, the BBC announced the closure of Blue Peter magazine.

  • The Senate rules have no provision for the closure of debate, nor any limitation on the length either of a debate or of a speech.

  • Closed wounds At the end of an operation wound edges are brought together in direct apposition (primary wound closure ).

  • In 2002 the Government seemed at last to see reason and announced its impending closure.

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Words Starting With

CCLCLO

Words Ending With

EREURE

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closure

Words Starting With C and Ending With E

Starts With C & Ends With EStarts With CL & Ends With EStarts With C & Ends With RE

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With C7 Letter Words Ending With E