Closure Definition
closure
noun
- approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; "the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision"
- a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
- a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric
- something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "they finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"; "he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure"
- an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
- the act of blocking
- termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center"
verb
- terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion"
"Closure" in song lyrics
See how closure is used in real songs:
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"The key to open his closure:"
Aesop Rock — Fumes -
"So there's no justice and there's no closure"
Brother Ali — Slippin' Away -
"He left me no choice, I offer you closure..."
Ca$his — Ms. Jenkins
Words that rhyme with closure
Usage tips for "closure"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "closure" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for closure to find words that pair well.