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Definition of closedown

closedown

/ˈkloʊzˌdaʊn/
close · down
Plural:closedowns
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closedown Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A temporary or permanent cessation of operations at a business, factory, or service.

Example

"The sudden closedown of the assembly plant left hundreds of local residents looking for new employment."

2

British The conclusion of broadcasting by a television or radio station at the end of the day's schedule.

Example

"Before 24-hour television became standard, stations played the national anthem just prior to the nightly closedown."

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• Nearby Words

closable
close
closed
closedown
closefisted
closefitting
closelipped

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Closedown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/closedown
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