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closure

[ˈkloʊʒər]

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

Idioms Using closure

  • 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.

  • closure is a process, not an event

    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.

  • 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

  • a feeling that a traumatic or emotional experience has been resolved

    Example

    She finally had a sense of closure after confronting her abuser.

  • 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.

  • 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'

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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.

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