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closure

/ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Closure means: an obstruction in a pipe or tube.

Synonyms for closure15

noun, as in an obstruction in a pipe or tube

blockage, block, occlusion, stop, stoppage

noun, as in a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

cloture, gag rule, gag law

noun, as in termination of operations

closedown, closing, shutdown

noun, as in something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making

settlement, resolution

noun, as in the act of blocking

blockage, occlusion

noun, as in approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap

closing

noun, as in a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric

law of closure

verb, as in terminate debate by calling for a vote

cloture

also used for closure

fastener

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What does closure mean?8

noun

1

an obstruction in a pipe or tube“we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe”

2

a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

3

termination of operations“they regretted the closure of the day care center”

4

something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making“they finally reached a settlement with the union”

5

the act of blocking

6

approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap“the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision”

7

a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric

verb

1

terminate debate by calling for a vote“debate was closured”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with closure?5

Show 40 near rhymes
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Closure in a sentence

  • The surgical closure was poorly done, leaving a ragged scar.mccarras
  • Following the closure of the factory, the surrounding villages began to depopulate.Lumi
  • The school's closure was due to the snow.bekindtoall
  • The road closure was due to a flash flood.mhattick
  • The plant's closure spelt disaster for the town.bobking12
  • The duvet cover has a hidden button closure.LK
  • High winds have led to the closure of several bridges across the country.sundown
  • Her closure doesn't allow the resumption of dialogue.Nuel

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of closure

as a noun

plural
closures

as a verb

past tense
closured
present participle
closuring
third-person singular
closures
past participle
closured