CEFR B2

closure

noun

Meaning

A sense of resolution or finality, especially after a difficult or traumatic experience.

Examples

She finally found closure after her father's death by visiting his hometown.
The trial provided a sense of closure for the victims' families.

Synonyms: ending, completion, resolution, finality

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closure (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊʒər/

Definition

A sense of resolution or finality, especially after a difficult or traumatic experience.

Examples

She finally found closure after her father's death by visiting his hometown.
The trial provided a sense of closure for the victims' families.
He struggled to achieve closure after the painful breakup.

How to Use closure

closure on (prepositional phrase): The act of bringing something to an end or conclusion, often related to a specific event or situation. — "The police are hoping for closure on the unsolved mystery."
closure with (prepositional phrase): The emotional or psychological resolution achieved in relation to a person or past event. — "She needed closure with her past relationship before starting anew."

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