closure
UK/'klәuʒә/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
The act of closing something, or the state of being closed.
关闭；停业，封闭。
n.
A sense of emotional resolution that lets one move on from a difficult experience.
（情感上的）释怀，了结。
n.
A device that fastens or seals something shut.
扣件，封口装置。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedclos (shut) + -ure (act/result) = 'the act or result of closing.' Beyond the literal 'closing,' English extended it to the emotional sense: 'closure' is psychologically closing a chapter so you can stop dwelling on it.
Root clud still carries 24 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.road closure道路封闭
- 2.factory closure工厂停业
- 3.emotional closure情感释怀
- 4.sense of closure了结感
Example Sentences
- 1.
The factory closure put hundreds of people out of work.
- 2.
She needed closure after the breakup.
- 3.
Road closures are expected during the marathon.