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Curtain Down

Noun:

A phrase used in theater referring to the act of lowering the stage curtain to signal the end of a performance or act.

Example sentence:

As the crowd erupted into applause, the curtain came down, marking the end of a captivating play.

Verb:

To bring a performance or event to a close by lowering the stage curtain.

Example sentence:

The director signaled the stagehand to curtain down, concluding the concert on a high note.

Adjective:

Describing something that has ended or concluded, often with a sense of finality.

Example sentence:

With the curtain down on their relationship, they both moved on to different paths in life.

Expression:

Used metaphorically to indicate the end or conclusion of a situation or event.

Example sentence:

With the resignation of the CEO, it seemed that the curtain was finally coming down on the company's turbulent era.