Synonyms of closure

closure

noun

ˈklō-zhər 

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessation
• ending
• halt
• end
• close
• conclusion
• shutdown
• termination
• discontinuance
• discontinuation
• stoppage
• cutoff
• stop
• arrest
• shutoff
• finish
• expiration
• cease
• offset
• stay
• closedown
• lapse
• surcease
• arrestment
• suspension
• check
• pause
• interruption
• moratorium
• phaseout
• standstill
• abeyance
• layoff
• mop-up
• break
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closure

But after that, with projections showing OCPS losing thousands more students over the next five years, closure discussions seem inevitable. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

In order to gain long-term financial stability, D65 administrators are now proposing cutting roughly $20 million from the district’s budget, along with the closure of two additional schools. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

An orange heel tab is matched with metallic blue loops on the Air Jordan 8’s strap closure, while the model’s signature chenille tongue opts for all-blue with an orange Jumpman. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

At the Palazzo Pitti, water spread across the floors of the Palatine Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art, forcing the closure of some exhibition areas. — News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2026