partial closure

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

The closing of only a part of something, not the whole.

closureADJECTIVE + NOUN (closing of a place)

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partial

Examples (10)

  • Due to the accident, there will be a partial closure of the motorway, with two lanes remaining open.
  • The city announced a partial closure of the central park for tree maintenance next week.
  • The hospital is undergoing a partial closure of its maternity ward for renovations.
  • The government shutdown resulted in the partial closure of many national parks and museums.
  • To cut costs, the company implemented a partial closure of its least profitable retail branches.
  • A security threat led to the temporary partial closure of Terminal 3.
  • The university library will have a partial closure during the holidays, with only the main reading room accessible.
  • A supply chain issue has forced the partial closure of our main assembly line.
  • Authorities have enforced a partial closure of the border, restricting non-essential travel.
  • Engineers are recommending a partial closure of the old bridge for urgent safety inspections.