Closure noun - Definition, examples, pronunciation, and usage

Definition

Closure (noun) — [countable, uncountable].
A situation in which a building, business, or institution such as a factory, school, or hospital is shut down permanently.

Examples:

• Factory closures
• The hospital has been threatened with closure

Additional Meaning

In general use, closure can also describe the act or process of ending something, such as a discussion or negotiation, or the feeling of resolution after an emotional event or relationship.

Usage Notes

• Usually used with reference to permanent shutdowns rather than temporary ones.
• Common expressions: school closure, road closure, seeking closure after a loss.

“Many workers face uncertainty following the closure announcement.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkləʊʒə(r)/ (British)
/ˈkloʊʒər/ (American)

Author’s summary: The word "closure" refers to the permanent ending of an operation or the emotional resolution that follows a difficult or completed event.