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closure
noun(clo-sure)
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Synonyms: block, blockage, occlusion, stop, stoppage,
closure
noun(clo-sure)
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
Synonyms: cloture, gag law, gag rule,
closure
noun(clo-sure)
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
Synonyms: law of closure,
closure
noun(clo-sure)
the act of blocking
Synonyms: blockage, occlusion,
closure
noun(clo-sure)
approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
Synonyms: closing,
closure
noun(clo-sure)
termination of operations
Synonyms: closedown, closing, shutdown,
Examples:
They regretted the closure of the day care center.
closure
noun(clo-sure)
something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
Synonyms: resolution, settlement,
Examples:
He needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure.
closure
verb(clo-sure)
terminate debate by calling for a vote
Synonyms: cloture,
Examples:
Debate was closured.

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