permanent closure

Frequency: 6.79.1 per million words

A shutdown that is not expected to be reversed.

closureADJECTIVE + NOUN (closing of a place)

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permanent

Examples (10)

  • The economic downturn led to the permanent closure of the local car factory.
  • The company announced the permanent closure of its three unprofitable branches.
  • The permanent closure of the coal mine devastated the small town's economy.
  • Due to severe structural damage, the old bridge is facing permanent closure.
  • Parents are protesting the proposed permanent closure of the neighborhood school.
  • After 50 years in business, the iconic bookstore confirmed its permanent closure.
  • New environmental regulations could force the permanent closure of several small refineries.
  • A final vote by the board resulted in the permanent closure of the underperforming division.
  • A massive landslide caused the permanent closure of the mountain highway.
  • Is there any way to prevent the permanent closure of our community library?