(UK, dated) The practice of business premises in a town closing for one afternoon each week.
(UK, dated) The practice of business premises in a town closing for one afternoon each week.
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(UK, Canada) The time when a public house or restaurant closes.
(intransitive, British, colloquial) To close up shop; to end a business activity.
(UK, television) A period of time on a Saturday during which football matches may not be broadcast (so as to avoid reduced attendance in person at other football matches that are not being televised).
(UK, television) A period of time each week that is officially dedicated to religious broadcasting.
(Northern England, Scotland) Early; at a time before expected; sooner than usual.