shut up shop

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Definition of shut up shop in English English dictionary

To close up shop; to end a business activity

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

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

close a business; go on strike, stop working

Turkish pronunciation

şʌt ʌp şäp

Pronunciation

/ˈsʜət ˈəp ˈsʜäp/ /ˈʃʌt ˈʌp ˈʃɑːp/