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closed shop

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun closed shop has 1 sense
  1. closed shop - a company that hires only union members
    --1 is a kind of
    company

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Closed Shop

Noun:

A closed shop refers to a workplace where membership in a particular trade union is a requirement for hiring and continued employment.

Example Sentence: The company had a closed shop policy, meaning that only employees who were members of the union could work there.

Adjective:

Describing a workplace that operates under a closed shop policy.

Example Sentence: The closed shop system resulted in a tight-knit and united workforce.

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