shutting up shop

A form of shut up shop — To close up shop; to end a business activity.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of shut up shop
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“shutting up shop.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shutting%20up%20shop. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shutting up shop,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shutting%20up%20shop.

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