close·down
| \ ˈklōz-ˌdau̇n
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Definition of closedown
: an instance of suspending or stopping operations
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Synonyms
- arrest,
- arrestment,
- cease,
- cessation,
- check,
- close,
- closure,
- conclusion,
- cutoff,
- discontinuance,
- discontinuation,
- end,
- ending,
- expiration,
- finish,
- halt,
- lapse,
- offset,
- shutdown,
- shutoff,
- stay,
- stop,
- stoppage,
- surcease,
- termination
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“Closedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closedown. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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closedown
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English Language Learners Definition of closedown
chiefly British
: an occurrence or situation in which work is stopped for a long time or permanently in a business, factory, etc.
British
: the end of television or radio broadcasts for the day
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The first known use of closedown was in 1889
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