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shutting down

VERB

close up

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon cease close down stop

Example Sentences

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“We’ve probably done more rationalizing the supply chain, for example shutting down plants rather than investing in creating a new manufacturing footprint,” McNamara said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He added: "We lost two years with the community organisations shutting down during Covid. I think we are seeing the product of that now."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Last week, Canada's Blue Diamond Resorts announced it was shutting down its 62 properties in Cuba.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

If the temperature remains constant, officials will consider shutting down the secondary water supply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

As she watched Margaret hug her grandchild and Izzy hug his, her mental censors and her customary good manners started shutting down.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg