closedown

closedown

noun

Definition of CLOSEDOWN

the stopping of a process or activity <ordered a closedown of operations until the cause of the mine explosion could be determined>

Synonyms arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination

Related Words mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspension

Near Antonyms extension, persistence, prolongation

Antonyms continuance, continuation