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closedown

close·down
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klohz-doun]
    • /ˈkloʊzˌdaʊn/
    • /ˈkləʊzdaʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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

noun closedown

  • beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
  • start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.

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