Closure

/ˈkloʊʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of closing something, such as a business, an event, or a matter.

The sudden closure of the factory left many workers without jobs.

A sense of resolution or conclusion at the end of an event or experience.

After many years of searching for answers, she finally found closure regarding her sister's disappearance.

A legal term referring to the termination of a court case or proceeding.

The judge announced the closure of the case after the final testimonies.

An emotional or psychological state of acceptance or understanding, particularly after a traumatic event.

Therapy helped him achieve closure after the loss of his partner.

Middle English: from Old French 'closure' or Latin 'claudere' meaning 'to close'.

emotional closure:

The feeling of resolution or acceptance after a loss or trauma.

closure of a case:

The finalization or resolution of investigations or legal actions.

closure on an issue:

A resolution or conclusion reached concerning a particular matter.

A final understanding or resolution, often used in casual conversation.

After talking it out, we finally got closure on our issues.

A term used humorously to signify finishing something ridiculous or trivial.

The movie was so bad that I needed closure on that experience.