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Common collocations with closure in American Collocation

closure noun

US /ˈkloʊʒər/

happening soon

imminent

This is particularly important given the imminent closure of the pit.

happening in the end

eventual

Business declined, leading to the eventual closure of the factory.

complete/partial

complete
partial
total

Stockport station re-opened on schedule on 6 September after complete closure for many weeks for track and signalling work.

for a short time/permanently

emergency
permanent
temporary

The temporary closure has caused severe disruption for motorists using the busy road.

possible or planned

planned
possible
proposed
threatened

Renault confirmed its proposed closure of the Vilvorde car plant in Belgium.

branch
factory
hospital
pit
plant
post office
road
school

Hospital closures have been a massive issue in the region.

be in danger of being closed

be earmarked for
be threatened with
face

Rural Cornish schools could face closure or amalgamation under plans being drawn up by education bosses.

be responsible for something closing

cause
force

The snow forced the closure of several roads across Scotland.

say that closure will or should happen

announce
recommend

The committee recommended the closure of three special schools for the deaf.

stop or try to stop something being closed

oppose
prevent
stop

Parents from some schools have already organised action groups to oppose closure.