Need another word that means the same as “closure”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “closure” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Closure” are: block, blockage, occlusion, stop, stoppage, cloture, gag law, gag rule, law of closure, closing, closedown, shutdown, resolution, settlement, closing down, winding up
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “closure” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| block | An act of blocking someone or something. They put their paintings on the block. |
| blockage | A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides. A blockage in the pipes. |
| closedown | Termination of operations. |
| closing | The act of closing something. The ship s rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision. |
| closing down | A concluding action. |
| cloture | (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote; closure. A cloture motion. |
| gag law | The collection of rules imposed by authority. |
| gag rule | A standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems. |
| law of closure | The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system. |
| occlusion | A composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft. |
| resolution | Computer science the number of pixels per square inch on a computer generated display the greater the resolution the better the picture. The peaceful resolution of all disputes. |
| settlement | The property given under a settlement. A boundary wall which has cracked due to settlement is to be replaced. |
| shutdown | Termination of operations. The build up was pushing the reactor towards shutdown. |
| stop | A short length of rope used to secure something a stopper. The shelves have special stops to prevent them from being pulled out too far. |
| stoppage | The state of inactivity following an interruption. His stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood. |
| winding up | The act of winding or twisting. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “closure” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| cloture | Terminate debate by calling for a vote. Cloture the discussion. |
| barrier | Anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access. Intolerance is a barrier to understanding. |
| block | Support secure or raise with a block. Knight did well to block Soloman s shot. |
| button | A round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes. Chocolate buttons. |
| capitol | The government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet. |
| captivity | The state of being a slave. The third month of their captivity passed. |
| caulk | Seal with caulking. Use silicone caulk to ensure that you have an all season moisture seal. |
| cease | Cease is a noun only in the phrase without cease end. On his retirement the job will cease to exist. |
| close | Fitting closely but comfortably. She was close to tears. |
| closedown | Termination of operations. |
| closing | The act of closing something. Nellie s closing words. |
| completion | A successful forward pass in football. Work on the new golf course is nearing completion. |
| curtain | A raising or lowering of the curtain at the beginning or end of an act or scene. Curtain the bedrooms. |
| disrupt | Throw into disorder. Our 3D printing technology is disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry. |
| door | A room that is entered via a door. His office is the third door down the hall on the left. |
| drapery | Cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds. The effigy is notable for its flowing drapery. |
| earplug | A plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise. |
| furlough | Suspend or discharge (a worker) from a job, especially temporarily, on account of economic conditions or shortage of work. State workers have been furloughed because of the budget crisis. |
| halt | Come to a halt stop moving. There is growing pressure to halt the bloodshed. |
| hindrance | Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. A hindrance to the development process. |
| layoff | The act of laying off an employee or a work force. |
| leave | Leave behind unintentionally. They leave the impression that they can be bullied. |
| pants | Used in the plural underpants worn by women. He thought we were going to be absolute pants. |
| restriction | The limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being restricted. The restriction of local government power. |
| severance | Division by cutting or slicing. The severance and disestablishment of the Irish Church. |
| shut | Prevent from entering shut out. The door shut behind him. |
| shutdown | A closure of a factory or system, typically a temporary closure due to a fault or for maintenance. The build up was pushing the reactor towards shutdown. |
| shutter | Close the shutters of a window or building. We shuttered the window to keep the house cool. |
| stanch | Stop the flow of a liquid. |
| stop | A punctuation mark especially a full stop. This harassment has got to be stopped. |
| zipper | Close with a zipper. He wore a running suit zippered up tight. |
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