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closes down

closes down is the third-person singular simple present indicative of close down.

Meaning of close down

Verb

close down (third-person singular simple present closes down, present participle closing down, simple past and past participle closed down)

  1. (ambitransitive) To stop trading as a business.
    • The local factory will close down soon, unless sales pick up.
  2. (transitive) To surround someone, as to impede their movement.
    • If anyone passes to Smith, close him down.
    Synonyms:
    shut down

Questions about closes down

What is closes down the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Closes down is the third-person singular simple present indicative of close down.

Words near closes down in the dictionary

  1. closer to the vest
  2. closer-knit
  3. closerange
  4. closers
  5. closes
  6. closes down
  7. closes for press
  8. closes in
  9. closes in on
  10. closes in upon
  11. closes off

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