Word
closure
Meanings
a sense of emotional resolution or completion that allows someone to move on
the act of closing something, or the state of being closed
the stopping of an activity or service, such as a road, facility, or business being shut
Definition
Closure is a sense of completion or resolution after something difficult or uncertain.
Closure is the feeling that a situation has been settled and you can move on without lingering doubts. People often seek closure after a conflict, a loss, or a long period of uncertainty. It can also mean the act of closing something or a decision to stop operating, such as when a road or business shuts down.
Examples
- After the final conversation, I finally felt a sense of closure and stopped replaying the argument in my head.
- You won’t get closure unless you accept that some questions will remain unanswered.
- He wrote one last email, not to blame anyone, but to find closure and end the tension respectfully.
- The documentary gave her a measure of closure by clarifying what had happened during the chaotic weeks.
- They warned commuters about the closure of the bridge, which forced them to reroute for several days.
Common mistake
Learners often say "get a closure" when they mean the feeling; usually it is uncountable: "get closure."
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