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clausurar

to close down

verb klow-soo-RAHR Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: From Latin clausura, from claudere (to close).

Also means

to seal off

Usage Note

Clausurar is a formal verb for officially closing or shutting down a venue, event, or institution, often by authority: clausurar un local (to shut down a premises), clausurar el congreso (to close the conference). It is stronger and more official than cerrar. The noun clausura also means enclosure (as in an enclosed religious order).

Examples

"Las autoridades clausuraron el local por irregularidades."

Natural Translation

The authorities shut down the venue for irregularities.

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