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school closing
/skuːl ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
Definition
1
The temporary suspension of school operations, typically announced due to inclement weather, holidays, pandemics, or emergencies, granting students an unexpected day off.
2
The permanent shutdown of an educational institution, often resulting from financial difficulties, declining enrollment, or restructuring.
Examples
The kids turned cartwheels when the principal announced a school closing due to the blizzard, plotting their snowball empire.
Parents feigned disappointment over the school closing email, while mentally mapping out their Netflix marathon.
That dusty old academy finally met its school closing date, freeing up prime real estate for a hipster coffee bar.
In app-driven 2025, school closing notifications ping faster than your ex's regret texts.