1. The act of closing, shutting down, or terminating something without delay or postponement
The government ordered the immediate closure of the factory due to safety violations.
O governo ordenou o encerramento imediato da fábrica por violações de segurança.
2. An urgent or emergency shutdown of operations, services, or activities
The system required immediate closure to prevent data loss.
O sistema exigiu encerramento imediato para evitar perda de dados.