close up shop
to stop doing something for a period of time or permanently

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close up shop
to stop doing business.
Poulin says high taxes and global competition have forced him to close up shop.

Opposite of: set up shop

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close up shop
to stop doing business (for a variety of reasons - not only financial reasons)
The university bookstore had to close up shop when their rent was increased.

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close up shop
v. phr.
1. To shut a store at the end of a day's business, also, to end a business.
The grocer closes up shop at 5 o'clock.
After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop.
2. informal To stop some activity; finish what you are doing.
After camping out for two weeks, the scouts took down their tents and closed up shop.
The committee finished its business and closed up shop.
Compare: CALL IT A DAY.

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