closures

Definitions

The act or process of closing something, or the state of being closed.

A computer programming technique where a function retains access to its lexical scope even when executed outside that scope.

A sense of resolution or finality, often emotional, regarding a difficult situation or experience.

Examples

The software developer used closures to maintain state within the private scope of the function.

The factory announced several closures due to the recent economic downturn.

Synonyms

conclusions terminations shutting downs cessations finalizations resolutions endings

Antonyms

openings commencements beginnings initiations starts inceptions unfoldings