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- [klohz-doun]
- /ˈkloʊzˌdaʊn/
- /ˈkləʊzdaʊn/
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- [klohz-doun]
- /ˈkloʊzˌdaʊn/
Definitions of closedown word
- noun closedown a termination or suspension of operations; shutdown: a temporary closedown of a factory. 1
- noun closedown (radio, television) The point when a radio or television station shuts down transmission and goes off the air for a predetermined period, as used to happen overnight. 1
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Origin of closedown
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase close down
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Parts of speech for Closedown
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
closedown popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
closedown usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for closedown
noun closedown
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- cessation — The cessation of something is the stopping of it.
- abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
Antonyms for closedown
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