Close down
Close down verb - Cease to operate or cause to cease operating.
Close is a synonym for close down in finish topic. In some cases you can use "Close" instead the word "Close down" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like lose money.
Close
Close verb - To stop the operations of.
Usage example: the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
Close down is a synonym for close in cease activity topic. You can use "Close down" instead a verb "Close".
Mutual synonyms
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