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Meaning of shut up shop

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shut up shop

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To close up shop; to end a business activity.

    Example: The company decided to shut up shop in this country and move to America, where corporate taxes are lower.

  2. To bat defensively in the last innings of a match in order to force a draw when winning is not possible.