close down
/kloʊzˈdaʊn/ verb- To stop trading as a business. · The local factory will close down soon, unless sales pick up.· They had to close the mine down as it was in a dangerous condition.
- To surround someone, as to impede their movement. · If anyone passes to Smith, close him down.
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