Shut down

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verb

To stop working or operation.

They had to shut down the factory because of the pandemic.
Visual representation of "shut down" - To stop working or operation

Often appears as...

  • shut down a business
  • shut down a factory
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Temporary Implication

Implies a temporary stop, not necessarily permanent closure.

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The museum is shut down for renovation.
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Scale of Impact

Can apply to small operations or large-scale industries.

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The coffee shop on Main Street shut down for the weekend.
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Impersonal Factor

Often due to external factors like economics or health, not personal choice.

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Many businesses shut down during the economic crisis.
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