Closure

Word CLOSURE
Character 7
Hyphenation clo sure
Pronunciations /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/

Definitions and meanings of "Closure"

What do we mean by closure?

The act of closing or the state of being closed. noun

Something that closes or shuts. noun

A bringing to an end; a conclusion. noun

A bringing to an end; a conclusion. noun

A feeling of finality or resolution, especially after a traumatic experience. noun

The property of being mathematically closed. noun

To cloture (a debate). transitive verb

The act of shutting, or the state of being closed; a closing or shutting up. noun

That by which anything is closed or shut; a means of closing. noun

Inclosure; also, that which incloses, bounds, covers, or shuts in. noun

Conclusion; end. noun

In legislation, the closing or stoppage of a debate: in the British House of Commons, the cutting off of debate so as to prevent further discussion or motions by the minority and cause a direct vote to be taken on the question before the House: often used in the French form clôture. noun

In England, to end by closure. See closure, n., 5.

The act of shutting; a closing. noun

That which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed. noun

That which incloses or confines; an inclosure. noun

A conclusion; an end. noun

A method of putting an end to debate and securing an immediate vote upon a measure before a legislative body. It is similar in effect to the previous question. It was first introduced into the British House of Commons in 1882. The French word clôture was originally applied to this proceeding. noun

An event or occurrence that signifies an ending.

A feeling of completeness; the experience of an emotional conclusion, usually to a difficult period.

A device to facilitate temporary and repeatable opening and closing.

An abstraction that represents a function within an environment, a context consisting of the variables that are both bound at a particular time during the execution of the program and that are within the function's scope.

The smallest set that both includes a given subset and possesses some given property.

(of a set) The smallest closed set which contains the given set.

The act of shutting; a closing.

That which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed.

That which encloses or confines; an enclosure.

A method of ending a parliamentary debate and securing an immediate vote upon a measure before a legislative body.

The process whereby the reader of a comic book infers the sequence of events by looking at the picture panels.

The final step in the grieving process; figurative 'scar tissue' Urban Dictionary

1. To attempt to 'move on' following the termination of a relationship with another individual. 2. When used in a sentence, insinuates that the individual using the word is the same individual who was the target of the 'break-up'. 3. A word used by overly-emotional, self-centered 'drama queens' (mostly women and gay men). 4. Individuals using this word generally will utter the word 'chapter' during their often one-sided conversations. 5. A word created during the 90's which was borne out of individuals unable to cope with relationship failure. 6. Individuals using this word insinuate that the more stable party is responsible for all of the 'closured' individual's problems, as well as the War in Iraq, airbag safety issues, the Democratic National Convention, dustless chalk, nipples on men, PMS, and bad-hair days. Urban Dictionary

When you rid yo self of problems. Urban Dictionary

So I took this chick's new webcam and I strangled her with it. Then I peed in her butt and stapled it shut. Urban Dictionary

To gain a sense of resolution weather it be mental, physical, ot spiritual. Urban Dictionary

Getting rid of that bitch who thinks she doesn’t need you but is still bothering to let everyone know that she is swagger just get over it and get your fucking closure Urban Dictionary

Describes the act of entering a closurecord and becoming a more toxic person Urban Dictionary

When you have sex with a person you've had a crush on for a long time but never got the chance to. Until now. Urban Dictionary

A final kiss after a relationship has ended to make sure there are no longer feelings between the two involved in the relationship. Urban Dictionary

When you done with this nigga but you gotta get one final nut to confirm. closure fuck Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Closure

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The word "closure" in example sentences

People have been bandying about the word closure in response to the death of bin Laden. ❋ Marcia G. Yerman (2011)

M. O'BRIEN: As you think about this moment, do you think it was -- the term closure is such a trite ... ❋ Unknown (2006)

"The term 'closure' wasn't used in any meaningful document until '91 or '92," says Schroeder. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Almost all occurrences of the word "closure" in American public life are questionable and even worrisome, especially because the word is most often deployed after a killing. ❋ John Thatamanil (2011)

Pakistan denounced the airstrike as a violation of its sovereignty, expressing its protest through an ongoing blockade of a vital border crossing for NATO trucks, though officials have said the closure is also meant to prevent attacks on convoys. ❋ Karin Brulliard (2010)

I know neither you nor he are in love with the word closure -- especially when it comes to some of the 9/11 commemorations but at the end of this show is it fair to say this character has had some growth, resolution... even come to a kind of peace with what happened? ❋ Nancy Doyle Palmer (2011)

Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg: The goal really in achieving what we call closure is being able to remember … what happened that used to be stressful or depressing … and not experiencing these emotions any more. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I think in the normal world this is what they call closure. ❋ Jen Sincero (2002)

UC Berkeley law professor Frank Zimring found that the media never used the word "closure" in a death penalty context before 1989 the year, coincidentally, that McPhail was gunned down in a Savannah parking lot. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The phrase "closure" is overused and a bit obnoxious, but that's what you never got. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Will be a crying shame if the "closure" is internet based in some sort of online text series. ❋ Unknown (2007)

[After all] [these years] of crying over [Tim], i still havent found closure. ❋ DUH (2004)

[Betsy]: So whadda' you think, [Donna]? Donna: Well, you gotta' let me read the damn thing! Betsy: Okay, okay... sorry! Donna: (Reads out loud) Dear Betsy, It has been four long months and I can no longer be party to this relationship. Yes, you do have the finest body I've ever seen, and as you have repeatedly told me, no one gives better head. I understand our college football and baseball teams [can confirm] this as well. Honestly, the fact that you have slept with everyone in [the faculty] is not the problem I'm having. The problem is your hygiene. Most women clean themselves off after sex... the corners of the mouth, [the pearl] necklace... and, umm, you know what I mean. If you at least brushed your teeth each day, your dentist wouldn't have to [contend] with the variety of pubic hair in your mouth. I'm sorry, Betsy, but I need a woman with standards... any kind of standards. Just not you. You suck, Dave Betsy: Well?? What do you think? Donna: Well, you do need to brush. That's gross. Betsy: I NEED [CLOSURE]! Donna: No, you need a life, you self-centered drama queen! Betsy: Oh! Another chapter in my life ends! Donna: Don't start with me, bitch. ❋ Glastonbury Dex (2008)

I've [finally] [found] closure! ❋ Anonymous (2003)

I [got] closure by [acting out] the above [definition]. ❋ Gnobody (2004)

Husband: why did you go see your ex who is about to serve life in prison without even telling me?? [Whore Wife]: [boy boo] , [I needed that] closure , cry about it then ❋ Herman Williams (2017)

[ria] “[i’m] gonna get my fucking [closure]” ❋ Riatheswaggest (2021)

Person 1 : Hey what happened to Person 2? [Person 3] : [I dont know] they were probably [closured] ❋ Fuhgg (2020)

Last night I [got] [closure] with my [high school crush]! ❋ Rickystyle (2014)

Mike believed he still had feelings for [Christina] until they had a [closure kiss]. Mike has now [moved on] to Kayla. ❋ Jacque MeHoff (2012)

"Yeah, me and [Kendra] are done, but I had to [get one] last [closure fuck] last Tuesday." ❋ Haleyohbaby (2018)

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