close something down—(of a shop, factory, etc.) cause to cease functioning:
- The shop had been closed down following the medical inspection report.
shut something down—
1. = close something down:
- The severe winter shut many factories down this year.
2. (of an engine, piece of equipment, etc.) turn off:
- They shut the machine down so they could repair it.
3. stop water or electricity supply:
- On Monday the power supply will be shut down for the whole building.