permanently close
Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words
To stop operating a business or service forever.
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- The iconic bookstore on the corner will permanently close its doors next month.
- Due to financial difficulties, the factory was forced to permanently close last year.
- That section of the highway will be permanently closed to traffic after the new bridge opens.
- It's a shame they decided to permanently close the local library.
- The board of directors voted to permanently close the unprofitable branch.
- The old hospital wing has been permanently closed for safety reasons.
- After 50 years in business, the family-owned bakery has permanently closed.
- The company announced that the outdated gaming server will permanently close on December 31st.
- Many small businesses had to permanently close during the economic downturn.
- Citing low enrollment, the school district decided to permanently close the elementary school.