Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
early-closing
noun
ˈɜːrli ˈkloʊzɪŋ
Definition
The practice of closing a business or store earlier than usual hours.
Examples
- The store has an early-closing policy on Sundays.
- Due to the holiday, there will be an early-closing time of 5 PM.
- Many restaurants adopt early-closing hours during winter.
Meaning
Often used in retail, ‘early-closing’ refers to a scheduled end of service that is sooner than the regular closing time, typically implemented on specific days or during certain seasons.
Synonyms
- premature closing
- shortened hours
- abbreviated schedule
