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Closing the gates: comparing "closedown" and "shutdown"
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Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 03:32
Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 03:32English.me team member
What is similar?
Both refer to the cessation of operations, typically of a business or service.
What is different?
Closedown often refers to a permanent end, whereas shutdown can be temporary or permanent.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Closedown- The factory's closedown left many workers unemployed.
- After the final show, the theater announced its closedown.
- The government instituted a shutdown due to budget issues.
- The power plant will undergo a temporary shutdown for maintenance.
Difference
