put up the shutters

put up the shutters

To cease business operations for any length of time (often permanently). I loved that restaurant, so I'm very disappointed that they put up the shutters The owner always puts up the shutters for two weeks in the summer to accommodate her vacation. What time are you putting up the shutters tonight?See also: put, shutter, up

put up the shutters

(of a business) cease trading either for the day or permanently.See also: put, shutter, up