verb
- past tense of closure; to bring to an end or conclusion, especially through a formal process
Usage: formal; often used in legislative or procedural contexts
Examples
- The committee closured the debate after three hours of discussion.
- The senator moved to have the filibuster closured.
- The meeting was closured once all agenda items were addressed.
- Parliament closured the session at midnight.
- The lengthy negotiations were finally closured with a signed agreement.