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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

Video Games Europe, which represents many of the industry's largest publishers, said shutting down online services "must be an option" when games are no longer commercially viable.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

On Tuesday, McGovern said officials are going to start shutting down one of the two water supplies that are cooling the tank and assess how it responds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Aunt Kitty seemed to sense a fight coming, so she snatched the paper from my hands and ordered me to eat, shutting down any chance for a great debate.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan