Definitions and Examples of close, shut down, cease
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To bring to an end; to stop operating or functioning.
Example
The store will close early today due to the holiday.
Example
The factory had to shut down due to financial difficulties.
To stop doing something; to come to an end.
Example
The company decided to cease production of the product due to low demand.
Key Differences: close vs shut down vs cease
- 1Close is a general term that describes bringing something to an end or stopping its operation.
- 2Shut down is a more specific term that implies permanently ceasing operations or activity.
- 3Cease is a formal term that describes stopping an action or coming to an end.
Effective Usage of close, shut down, cease
- 1Business: Use these antonyms to describe the opening and closing hours of a store or office.
- 2Politics: Use these antonyms to describe the opening and closing of borders, businesses, and activities during a crisis.
- 3Technology: Use these antonyms to describe the start-up and shut-down process of a computer or machine.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of reopen are close, shut down, and cease. These words convey the opposite meaning of opening or starting something. Use them to describe the opening and closing hours of a business, the start-up and shut-down process of a machine, or the opening and closing of borders during a crisis.
