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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

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.