How to Pronounce "close up shop"
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɑp
KLOHZ-up-SHOP
kləʊz/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɒp
KLOHZ-up-SHOP
Definition
To stop doing business, often at the end of the day or permanently. It can mean simply locking up for the night, or completely going out of business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɑp
British English
kləʊz/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHZ-up-SHOP
UK
KLOHZ-up-SHOP
Listen in Context
They always close up shop at 7 p.m.
We need to close up shop for the holidays.
The old bakery finally decided to close up shop after 40 years.
Let's close up shop early today and go to the beach.