Close down and Open

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Close down

Close down verb - Cease to operate or cause to cease operating.
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Open is an antonym for close down in topics: close, finish, stop.

Open

Open verb - Start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning.
Usage example: open a business
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Close down is an antonym for open.
Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener
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  • It's not uncommon for stores to open and close down within a month in southeast Virginia.
    Source: The Little Shop That Wasn't There Yesterday
  • Series / Shameless (UK) The shops neighbouring the Karibs general store such as the chippy 'The Chatsworth Fryer' also suddenly close down and are never seen open again.
    Source: Series / Shameless (UK)
  • Literature / Gaunt's Ghosts Despite orders to close down oil pipelines, Worlin keeps his pipeline open so he can get rich off the profits.
    Source: Literature / Gaunt's Ghosts
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