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

Board member Maura Bulman’s district in southeast Broward initially had multiple schools considered for closure over the past two years, but none made the final cut. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026

As the last remaining commercial course in the Chicago area, Hawthorne’s closure is the end of an era that once saw five tracks running the most popular spectator sport in the country. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The Orange Line from Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond will operate, but not to the Union City, Fremont and Warm Springs/South Fremont stations during the service closures, BART said. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

The closure was announced in a post by Wind & Sea on Instagram last week. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026