
Close down
Economic Reasons
Often implies financial trouble or unprofitability, more than other reasons for stopping operations.

Many shops close down if they're not making enough money.
Employee Effects
Highlights the impact on employees who lose their jobs when their workplace closes down.

After the factory closed down, many workers were unemployed.
Permanent or Temporary
Can refer to a temporary situation or a business closing forever; context is key.

The shop closed down for renovation but will reopen next month.
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