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close down

verb

  1. to terminate
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Pronunciation: /kləʊzˈdaʊn/ / /kloʊzˈdaʊn/ / /kləʉzˈdæɔn/

verb

  1. 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. To surround someone, as to impede their movement.

    “If anyone passes to Smith, close him down.”