CLOSED (DOWN) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

closed (down)

verb

Definition of closed (down)

past tense of close (down)

as in shut

to stop the operations of the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s

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Long enough that a couple of us expected thermal protection to eventually shut the party down.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
For those sheltering in place, the city advised shutting windows and doors, turning off AC units drawing in outside air and keeping pets inside.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

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The Lake Street Bridge, which is 109 years old, closed for two years in October 2025 for extensive reconstruction and repairs.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Golden State got within 59-55 on Tiffany Hayes’ layup, but could get no closer as Atlanta closed the quarter scoring 12 of the final 14 points.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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closed (down)

closed in

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