What is another word for closedown?
Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊsda͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Closedown, also known as shutdown or cessation of operations, refers to the process of shutting down a company, a factory, a business or a service. There are several synonyms for closedown which include cessation, closure, discontinuance, windup, termination, and shuttering. Cessation signifies the formal stoppage of a business, while closure refers to a service or factory being sealed for a period of time. Discontinuance denotes the resolution to put an end to something, while windup is a more informal way of saying closedown. Termination generally refers to ending a contract or agreement, and shuttering suggests the complete closure of a venue, service or shop for a definitive period.
