Closure
(noun)
- The act of closing or the state of being closed.
- The ending or conclusion of a particular event, action, or state.
- The termination or winding up of a business, organization, or institution.
- The process of shutting down or ending something.
Origin:
The word 'closure' comes from the latin 'clausura' meaning 'a shutting, enclosing or blocking off.'.
Examples:
- The closure of the factory had a major impact on the local economy.
- The closure of the school was a difficult decision for the administration.
- The closure of the program marked the end of an era.
- The closure of the investigation was a relief to many people.
- The closure of the store was a surprise to everyone.