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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
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1. Suppose that a establishment is out of servisse, because its work day is over.

Then, would it be correct to say:

"The restaurant has closed."

2. And how about if a establishment has ceased its activity because it didn't make a profit?

Would you use the same verb?

Can the same verb convey both meanings?

  

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1. Suppose that a establishment is out of service , because its work day is over. " Yes.

— Clive

  • 1.
  • Suppose that a establishment is out of service , because its work day is over.
  • " Yes.
  • But more natural is The restaurant is closed.
  • 2.
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1. Suppose that a establishment is out of service, because its work day is over.

Then, would it be correct to say:

"The restaurant has closed." Yes. But more natural is The restaurant is closed.

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