closure
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• noun
The act or process of closing something, especially the permanent shutting down of an institution, business, or public thoroughfare.
"Heavy snowfall forced the temporary closure of several mountain passes and local schools."
A sense of resolution, finality, or emotional acceptance reached at the end of a difficult, traumatic, or ambiguous experience.
"Attending the memorial service helped the family find a measure of closure after years of uncertainty."
A cap, lid, clasp, or other device used to seal or fasten a container or garment.
"The glass bottle features an airtight cork closure to preserve the flavor of the olive oil."
In computer programming, a first-class function bundled together with references to variables from its surrounding lexical scope.
"In JavaScript, a closure allows an inner function to access variables from an enclosing function even after the outer function has returned."
A parliamentary procedure used to bring debate on a bill or motion to an immediate end so that a vote may be taken.
"The majority leader moved for closure to prevent further delays and force a final vote on the legislation."
• Rhymes for closure
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'closure', from Late Latin 'clausura' (a closing, castle, or blockade), derived from the Latin verb 'claudere' (to shut or close).