Lingaku- to shut down (a factory)
- to close a facility
- a lockout
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of ceasing operations in a factory, often due to financial issues, restructuring, or other organizational decisions.
They had to shut down the factory due to financial issues.
Generated: This refers to the action of permanently or temporarily shutting a facility for various reasons such as maintenance, safety issues, or lack of demand.
The entertainment center was forced to close because of safety hazards.
Generated: In this context, it refers to an employer's refusal to allow workers to enter the workplace during a labor dispute, often as a strategy to negotiate terms.
The employer announced a lockout while union members were negotiating for higher wages.