close down

/klˈəʊs dˈaʊn/

/klˈoʊs dˈaʊn/

to close down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: close]

(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

synonyms : close

antonyms : open

1.1

to cause a business, shop, company, etc. to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

** to mark or move towards (an opposing player) in order to prevent him or her running with the ball or making or receiving a pass

Examples

1. When the factory closed down, hundreds of workers were suddenly on the dole.

2. likely that the school will be closed down.

3. If we don't find a solution soon, our company will be on the ropes and may have to close down.

4. Borders worldwide closed down.