Closure synonyms and antonyms
klō'zhər
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The fur of a fur seal
A resolute quality of mind
An obstruction.
The definition of completion is the act of finishing something in its entirety or the state of being entirely finished.
(Medicine) Interruption or obstruction of a physiological function:
(Football) A player at either end of the line
The final step in the purchase of real property or of an interest in real property when a deed or another instrument of title is conveyed to the buyer, the purchase price or a portion thereof is paid, and collateral matters, such as the exchange or transfer of any assignments, insurance policies, leases, and mortgages, are finalized.
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(Phonet.) The complete closing of the air passages in pronunciation, as of a stop
(Law) In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (filibuster); a motion, procedure or rule, by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.
re-opening (related)
The definition of a conclusion is the last part of something or an opinion reached after some thought.
(Chiefly Brit.) Either end of a transportation line, or a station or town located there; terminal
reopen (related)
The policy of attempting to prevent the influence of an opposing nation or political system from spreading
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(Music) A cover version.
The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed:
sealing
Hunting of seals (the animals).
beginning (antonym)
The first part:
introduction (antonym)
Anything that introduces, or prepares the way for
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opening (antonym)
A gap, breach, or aperture:
start (antonym)
An act of beginning; an initial effort:
A ceasing, as of some activity
Termination; the end (as of the world or of life).
A stopping or being stopped; check; arrest; cessation; halt; specif., a pause in speech or at the end of a sense unit in verse
An end in time; a conclusion.
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(Baseball) The series of movements of a pitcher, including the swinging back of the arm and the raising of the forward foot, preparatory to pitching the ball. A wind-up is usually used when there are no base runners or when the bases are loaded.
A cessation of operations or activity, as at a factory.
The act of stopping or the condition of being stopped; a halt:
(Law) A resolution of a dispute.
law of closure
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
A rule or policy preventing the discussion of certain issues by private parties as a condition of the receipt of public funding.
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A law that limits speech, such as that of public officials. Gag laws have in some cases been ruled unconstitutional for infringing upon freedoms granted by the First Amendment.
topping-off
demolition (related)
reorganisation (related)
redevelopment (related)
re-organisation (related)
downgrading (related)
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removal (related)
A ceasing, or stopping, either forever or for some time
A contract
The definition of confinement is the action or state of being contained or kept in a place or situation.
The termination point of a railway or similar transportation system.
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(Chiefly North America) Each of the intervals into which various sporting events are divided. [from 19th c.]
A concluding or terminating
A concluding, summarizing statement, report, etc.
(Radio, television) The point when a radio or television station shuts down transmission and goes off the air for a predetermined period, as used to happen overnight.
The final part; the conclusion:
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