closure

• Nom désignant plusieurs notions : l'action de clore ou de mettre fin à quelque chose, un dispositif qui ferme ou bouche une ouverture, ou la tendance psychologique à percevoir des formes incomplètes comme complètes.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the act of bringing something to an end or resolution, a device that seals or blocks an opening, or the psychological tendency to perceive incomplete patterns as complete.

1. Approaching a destinationB2formal

   The act of moving closer to a particular destination; a narrowing of a gap.

   Approche d'une destination

   • The closure of the two armies was inevitable.
   • The closure of the gap between the two buildings was only a few meters.
   • The closure of the distance between the two runners was dramatic.

   Antonymesdepartureopening

2. Limiting debateC1formal

   A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body.

   Clôture des débats

   • The senator moved for closure on the bill.
   • The closure motion was passed by a narrow margin.
   • The debate was ended by a closure vote.

   Synonymescloturegag ruleguillotineprevious question

   Antonymescontinuationopenness

3. C2formal

   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.

   Clôture (principe de)

   • The closure principle explains why we see a circle in a dotted outline.
   • Gestalt psychologists studied the closure effect in visual perception.
   • The brain uses closure to make sense of fragmented images.

4. ResolutionB2formal

   Something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making.

   Résolution

   • The closure of the case brought relief to the family.
   • She needed closure after the long legal battle.
   • The agreement provided closure to the dispute.

   Synonymesclosecompletionconclusionculminationendfinalizationoutcomeresolutionresultsettlement

   Antonymesindecisionopenness

5. B2formal

   An obstruction in a pipe or tube.

   Obstruction d'un conduit

   • A closure in the drain caused the water to back up.
   • The plumber removed the closure from the pipe.
   • The closure in the fuel line stopped the engine.

   Synonymesblockblockageobstructionocclusionplugstoppage

6. B2formal

   The act of blocking.

   Action de bloquer

   • The closure of the road was due to construction.
   • The closure of the border prevented travel.
   • The closure of the port affected trade.

   Synonymesblockageblockingobstructionocclusionsealingshuttingstopping

   Antonymesopeningopenness

7. B2formal

   Termination of operations.

   Fermeture (d'activités)

   • The closure of the factory led to job losses.
   • The store announced its closure after 50 years.
   • The closure of the business was unexpected.

   Synonymescessationclosingconclusiondiscontinuationendhaltshutdowntermination

   Antonymescommencementinceptionopeningstart

• Nom désignant l'action de terminer ou de clore quelque chose, ou le sentiment de résolution émotionnelle après un événement difficile.

A noun referring to the act of bringing something to an end, or a feeling of emotional resolution after a difficult event.

1. End a debate by voteC1formal

   To formally end a discussion or debate by calling for a vote, especially in a legislative or parliamentary setting.

   Clôture (d'un débat) par un vote

   • The chairman moved to closure the debate after three hours.
   • The parliament voted to closure the discussion on the bill.
   • They attempted to closure the meeting before all points were addressed.

   Synonymescloturegagguillotine