Closure
/ˈkloʊʒər/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of closing something or the state of being closed; a conclusion or resolution.
/ˈkloʊʒər/
The state of being closed or finished.
She needed closure after the breakup.
💡 Simply: Imagine a door finally clicking shut. That's closure – a feeling of something being finished. Like when you finish a tough project or say goodbye to a relationship – it's the sense that it's over.
👶 For kids: When something ends and you feel okay about it.
More Examples
The police investigation brought closure to the family.
How It's Used
"The closure of the factory resulted in many job losses."
"Finding closure after a loss is an important part of healing."
The act of officially closing a business, institution, or facility.
/ˈkloʊʒər/
An act of closing down a business.
The store closure left many people out of work.
💡 Simply: When a store or company permanently shuts its doors, that's a closure.
👶 For kids: When a store closes forever.
More Examples
The closure of the school was met with protests.
How It's Used
"The company announced the closure of its unprofitable branch."
Idioms & expressions
bring closure to
To resolve a difficult situation or emotional issue.
"The trial brought closure to the victims' families."
From Middle English *closur, from Old French *closüre, from *clos 'closed', past participle of *clore 'to close'.
The word's usage in relation to emotional resolution gained prominence in the latter half of the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'close' and add '-ure' to indicate a state.
Word Origin
"to close"