Shut up shop
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Permanence Implication
It can imply a business is closing forever, not just for the day. 
The old bakery shut up shop and will no longer serve bread.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
May carry an emotional undertone when a business is closing permanently. 
After her retirement, Mrs. Green sadly shut up shop and said goodbye.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe ending operations or activities. 
The campaign team shut up shop after the election.
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