Used when a business ceases to exist and will not reopen. The video rental shop finally had to close its doors, overtaken by online streaming services.
Pro Tip 2/3
Economic Reasons
Often implies financial failure or bankruptcy. The tech startup had to close its doors after running out of investors.
Pro Tip 3/3
Emotional Impact
May evoke a sense of loss in a community, especially for longstanding businesses. Generations grew up visiting that theme park before it closed its doors forever.