Definition of closedown
:an instance of suspending or stopping operations
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Examples of closedown in a Sentence
ordered a closedown of operations until the cause of the mine explosion could be determined
First Known Use of closedown
1889
closedown Synonyms
Synonyms
arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, end, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, terminationAntonyms
continuance, continuationRelated Words
mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspensionNear Antonyms
extension, persistence, prolongationCLOSEDOWN Defined for English Language Learners
closedown
play
noun
Definition of closedown for English Language Learners
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: an occurrence or situation in which work is stopped for a long time or permanently in a business, factory, etc.
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: the end of television or radio broadcasts for the day
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