chiusura

closure

noun kyoo-ZOO-rah Less Common

Also means

closing

Usage Note

Chiusura refers to the act or moment of closing — a shop's orario di chiusura (closing time), the chiusura of a deal, or the fastener on a bag (chiusura lampo = zip/zipper). In figurative use it can describe a closed mindset: una persona di grande chiusura mentale. It derives from chiudere (to close).

Examples

"La chiusura del negozio è alle venti."

Natural Translation

The shop's closing time is at eight p.m.

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