Close its doors

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verb phrase

When a business or organization stops operating permanently.

After 50 years of serving the community, the local bakery had to close its doors due to financial difficulties.
Visual representation of "close its doors" - When a business or organization stops operating permanently.

Often appears as...

  • company close its doors
  • school close its doors
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Permanence

Used when a business ceases to exist and will not reopen.

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The video rental shop finally had to close its doors, overtaken by online streaming services.
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Economic Reasons

Often implies financial failure or bankruptcy.

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The tech startup had to close its doors after running out of investors.
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Emotional Impact

May evoke a sense of loss in a community, especially for longstanding businesses.

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Generations grew up visiting that theme park before it closed its doors forever.
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