close down

/kloʊz daʊn/
/kləʊz daʊn/
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Other forms: closed down; closing down; closes down

Definitions of close down
  1. verb
    cease to operate or cause to cease operating
    synonyms: close, close up, fold, shut down
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    types:
    adjourn, retire, withdraw
    break from a meeting or gathering
    prorogue
    adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body
Pronunciation
US
/kloʊz daʊn/
UK
/kləʊz daʊn/
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