close down

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /kləʊzˈdaʊn/

Verb

close down

1. (ambitransitive) To stop trading as a business.

   The local factory will close down soon, unless sales pick up.

   ''They had to close the mine down as it was in a dangerous condition.

2. (transitive) To surround someone, as to impede their movement.

   If anyone passes to Smith, close him down.

Synonyms

• close up
• shut down
• shut up

Translations

• French: fermer, faire fermer
• Spanish: cerrar

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