closure
US /ˈkloʊʒɚ/
Definition
approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The closure of the main road forced many drivers to take another route.
Word Family
Synonyms
- shutdowntermination of operations
- stoppagethe state of inactivity following an interruption
- terminationa coming to an end of a contract period
Collocations
- Easy temporary bridge closure for maintenance workdescribing temporary bridge closure for maintenance work (a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis)
- Medium announce permanent factory assembly plant closureto announce permanent factory assembly plant closure, meaning to make known; make an announcement
- Hard seek psychological closure after traumatic corporate collapseto search for or request regarding psychological closure after traumatic corporate collapse
- Very Hard bring definitive legal closure to protracted litigationto cause or carry to a place or result regarding definitive legal closure to protracted litigation
- Medium road closuredescribing road closure (an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.