Should I use "closed" or "closed down" in the sentence below?
The local factory closed/closed down over ten years ago.
If both are possible, do they have the same meaning?
If so, which would you use?
Thank you.
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teal limeIf both are possible, do they have the same meaning?
Yes.
teal limeIf so, which would you use?
The local factory closed down over ten years ago. (This has an air of finality as if it will never be reopened.)