closure

7 definitions • 15 examples

the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating:

factory/branch closures

Many elderly people will be affected by the library closures.

a process for ending a debate (= formal discussion) in a parliament so there can be a vote:

A motion for closure may be adopted by a simple majority.

the feeling or act of bringing an unpleasant situation, time, or experience to an end, so that you are able to start new activities:

a sense of closure

to achieve/reach closure

the act of stopping operations of a business, school, hospital, etc.:

A storm forced the closure of many schools and businesses.

the feeling or act of bringing something bad to an end:

a sense of closure

Yesterday’s vote will bring closure to a painful chapter in history.

the act of permanently closing a business, factory, etc., or the condition of being closed permanently:

Unions fought hard against the closure of the mine.

be threatened with/face closure The shop is now facing closure after local councillors dismissed the licence application.

factory/branch/store closures

a proposed/planned/possible closure

temporary/permanent/total closure

The car maker was saved from closure in 2006.

the act of ending something:

More companies could look to outsource work overseas after the closure of a tax loophole.