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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.

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