closedown
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of closedown
1885–90, noun use of verb phrase close down
Example Sentences
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“If you’re going to overwhelm the hospital system, then we have no choice but to go to closedown,” he said.
From Washington Times
"I repeat, both the collection boxes and this machine closedown I was — I was made aware when everybody else was made aware," Mr DeJoy said.
From BBC
Last month, Shanghai Disneyland witnessed a muted reopening after a 3-month closedown.
From Reuters
“But reopening is more difficult than the closedown.”
From Reuters
On that last night 2,000 fans joined the staff of Radio Scotland for an emotional closedown party in Glasgow's Locarno ballroom.
From BBC
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