CLOSE DOWN Meaning and
Definition
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Close down is a phrasal verb that refers to the process of temporarily or permanently ceasing the operations of a business, organization, or establishment. When an entity closes down, it means that it is shutting its doors, putting an end to its activities, and no longer providing its services or products usually offered to the public.
Typically, the decision to close down arises from various factors, such as financial difficulties, low profitability, changes in the market, or a shift in business strategy. It can be initiated voluntarily by the organization's management or imposed by external circumstances, such as government regulations or economic downturns. In either case, closing down involves multiple steps, including terminating contracts, disposing of assets, and notifying stakeholders, such as employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders.
Temporary closures are often undertaken for renovations, restructuring, or seasonal reasons, indicating a temporary halt in operations with the intention of resuming business in the future. On the other hand, permanent closures represent the complete and permanent discontinuation of the entity's activities, indicating that it will no longer operate in any form.
Close down is a term that is commonly used in business and can also be applicable to other settings, such as schools, hospitals, and public facilities. The decision to close down an establishment is significant and requires careful planning to manage the impact on various stakeholders while ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
Common Misspellings for CLOSE DOWN
- xlose down
- vlose down
- flose down
- dlose down
- ckose down
- cpose down
- coose down
- clise down
- clkse down
- cllse down
- clpse down
- cl0se down
- cl9se down
- cloae down
- cloze down
- cloxe down
- clode down
- cloee down
- clowe down
- closedown
Etymology of CLOSE DOWN
The word "close down" is a phrasal verb that consists of the verb "close" and the adverb "down".
The etymology of the word "close" can be traced back to the Old English word "clōsian" or "clūsian", which meant "to shut" or "to close". It derives from the Proto-Germanic word "klusijaną" and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "*klūs" meaning "to shut" or "to cover".
The adverb "down" comes from Middle English "doun" or "adoun", which can be traced back to Old English "dūne". It derives from the Proto-Germanic "dūniz" and may have originated from the Old Norse "-dūnn" meaning "down, from above".
Idioms with the word CLOSE DOWN
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close down and shut down
The idiom "close down and shut down" typically means to cease operations or permanently close a business, organization, or facility. It implies the complete halt of all activities, often resulting in the termination of services, laying off of employees, and the physical closure of the establishment.
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close down
To cease operations or shut down permanently, usually referring to a business or establishment.
Similar spelling words for CLOSE DOWN
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Conjugate verb Close down
CONDITIONAL
I
would close down
you
would close down
he/she/it
would close down
we
would close down
they
would close down
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be closing down
you
would be closing down
he/she/it
would be closing down
we
would be closing down
they
would be closing down
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have close down
you
would have close down
he/she/it
would have close down
we
would have close down
they
would have close down
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been closing down
you
would have been closing down
he/she/it
would have been closing down
we
would have been closing down
they
would have been closing down
FUTURE
I
will close down
you
will close down
he/she/it
will close down
we
will close down
they
will close down
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be closing down
you
will be closing down
he/she/it
will be closing down
we
will be closing down
they
will be closing down
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have closed down
you
will have closed down
he/she/it
will have closed down
we
will have closed down
they
will have closed down
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been closing down
you
will have been closing down
he/she/it
will have been closing down
we
will have been closing down
they
will have been closing down
IMPERATIVE
you
close down
we
let´s close down
to close down
PAST
I
closed down
you
closed down
he/she/it
closed down
we
closed down
they
closed down
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was closing down
you
were closing down
he/she/it
was closing down
we
were closing down
they
were closing down
PAST PARTICIPLE
closed down
PAST PERFECT
I
had closed down
you
had closed down
he/she/it
had closed down
we
had closed down
they
had closed down
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been closing down
you
had been closing down
he/she/it
had been closing down
we
had been closing down
they
had been closing down
PRESENT
I
close down
you
close down
he/she/it
closes down
we
close down
they
close down
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am closing down
you
are closing down
he/she/it
is closing down
we
are closing down
they
are closing down
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
closing down
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have closed down
you
have closed down
he/she/it
has closed down
we
have closed down
they
have closed down
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been closing down
you
have been closing down
he/she/it
has been closing down
we
have been closing down
they
have been closing down
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