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to close down
[phrase form: close]
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schließen, stilllegen
(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently
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schließen, abwickeln
to cause a business, shop, company, etc. to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently
close down
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Beispiel
The restaurant had to close down due to financial difficulties and a decline in customer traffic.
The government ordered the unsafe factory to close down immediately to protect workers' safety.
The company decided to close down its manufacturing plant, leading to job losses for many employees.
The decision to close down the local branch was met with disappointment from the community, as it had been a longstanding part of the neighborhood.
The old bookstore, unable to compete with online retailers, had no choice but to close down.
