C1noun 2K

Closure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkləʊʒə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkləʊʒər/"]/

Meaning of Closure

the situation when a factory, school, hospital, etc. shuts permanently

In simple words: The end of something or feeling of being finished.

Closure in a sentence

• factory closures
• The hospital has been threatened with closure.
• Spending cuts could mean the closure of the village school.
• Several schools face eventual closure.
• The factory is under threat of closure.
• The mine has been saved from closure.
• There will be road closures and diversions in the area from 8 p.m.
• The accident caused the complete closure of the road.
• The conviction of their son's murderer helped to give them a sense of closure.
• People who lose family members need closure, not false hope.

How to use Closure

Used in both personal and professional contexts. In therapy, it refers to coming to terms with a past situation. In business, it might mean the conclusion of a project.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a door closing - that gives you closure!

Related words

Collocations with Closure

• complete
• total
• partial
• be earmarked for
• be threatened with
• face
• plan
• programme/​program
• order
• under threat of closure
• complete
• total
• partial
• be earmarked for
• be threatened with
• face
• plan
• programme/​program
• order
• under threat of closure
• final
• narrative
• be looking for
• need
• seek
• a sense of closure

Synonyms for Closure

• conclusion
• finality
• resolution
• completion
• wrap-up

Opposites of Closure

• confusion
• openness

Common mistakes with Closure

• Confusing 'closure' with 'close'.
• Using 'closure' when referring to physical spaces rather than emotional states.
• Overusing 'closure' in contexts where 'conclusion' or 'resolution' would be clearer.

Frequently asked questions about Closure

What does Closure mean?

The end of something or feeling of being finished.

What is the definition of Closure?

the situation when a factory, school, hospital, etc. shuts permanently

How do you use Closure in a sentence?

factory closures

Can you give another example of Closure?

The hospital has been threatened with closure.

What are synonyms for Closure?

Common alternatives include conclusion, finality, resolution, completion, wrap-up.

What is the opposite of Closure?

Opposite meanings include confusion, openness.

What words go with Closure?

It commonly pairs with complete, total, partial, be earmarked for, be threatened with, face, plan, programme/​program, order, under threat of closure, complete, total, partial, be earmarked for, be threatened with, face, plan, programme/​program, order, under threat of closure, final, narrative, be looking for, need, seek, a sense of closure.

What are common mistakes when using Closure?

Confusing 'closure' with 'close'. Using 'closure' when referring to physical spaces rather than emotional states. Overusing 'closure' in contexts where 'conclusion' or 'resolution' would be clearer.

How do you pronounce Closure?

US: /["/ˈkləʊʒər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkləʊʒə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Closure?

Used in both personal and professional contexts. In therapy, it refers to coming to terms with a past situation. In business, it might mean the conclusion of a project.

What CEFR level is Closure?

"Closure" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.