1. The abrupt and unexpected shutting down or termination of a business, service, or operation
The sudden closure of the factory left hundreds of workers unemployed.
O encerramento repentino da fábrica deixou centenas de trabalhadores desempregados.
2. An unexpected interruption or stoppage of an activity or event
The sudden closure of the highway due to an accident caused major traffic delays.
O encerramento repentino da rodovia devido a um acidente causou grandes atrasos no trânsito.
3. In medicine, the abrupt closing off of a blood vessel or airway
Sudden closure of the coronary artery can result in a heart attack.
O encerramento repentino da artéria coronária pode resultar em um infarto.