closure Definition
- 1the act of closing or the state of being closed
- 2a feeling that an emotional or traumatic experience has been resolved
Using closure: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "closure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The closure of the factory resulted in job losses.
Example
The closure of the case brought relief to the victim's family.
Example
The therapist helped her find closure after the death of her father.
closure Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for closure
- conclusion
- end
- termination
- resolution
- finality
Antonyms for closure
- beginning
- continuation
- opening
Idioms Using closure
bring closure to something
to provide a resolution or conclusion to something, especially an emotional or traumatic experience
Example
The apology from the company brought closure to the victims of the accident.
the process of healing and moving on from a traumatic or emotional experience takes time and effort, and cannot be achieved through a single event or action
Example
The therapist reminded her that closure is a process, not an event, and that it takes time to heal from trauma.
closure rate
the percentage of cases or issues that are resolved or closed within a certain period of time
Example
The closure rate for customer complaints increased after the company implemented a new feedback system.
Phrases with closure
sense of closure
a feeling that a traumatic or emotional experience has been resolved
Example
She finally had a sense of closure after confronting her abuser.
closure order
an official order to close a building or business for safety or legal reasons
Example
The restaurant was issued a closure order due to health code violations.
closure of a wound
the process of healing and sealing a wound
Example
The doctor monitored the closure of the surgical incision.
Origins of closure
from Old French 'clorre', meaning 'to close'
Summary: closure in Brief
The term 'closure' [ˈkloʊʒər] refers to the act of closing or the state of being closed. It can also refer to a feeling that an emotional or traumatic experience has been resolved. Examples include 'The closure of the factory resulted in job losses.' and 'The therapist helped her find closure after the death of her father.' Phrases like 'sense of closure' and idioms like 'bring closure to something' denote the resolution of emotional experiences, while 'closure order' and 'closure of a wound' refer to physical closure.
