close for maintenance

USAGE SUMMARY

"close for maintenance" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something, such as a business or a facility, is temporarily closed for the purpose of taking care of necessary maintenance or repairs. Example: The amusement park will be close for maintenance from 10pm tonight until 6am tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to providing a better experience for our guests once the maintenance is complete.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

And in a notable act of passive defiance, the power companies have scheduled an unusually large number of plants to close for maintenance this summer — right when air-conditioning season will reach its peak.

The New York Times

The tunnel will close for maintenance work on the same weekend as the opening ceremony for the Rugby League World Cup, and the Womex music festival.

BBC

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

55 human-written examples

The museum, closed for maintenance, reopens on Monday.

The New York Times - Arts

Part of the reason was that refineries were closed for maintenance.

The New York Times

Most of the private cabins are closed for maintenance and will reopen in the spring.

The New York Times - Travel

A service diversion happens when all or part of a subway line is closed for maintenance.

The New York Times

(Through Sept. 29, but the museum is closed for maintenance from Labor Day through Sept. 13).

The New York Times - Arts

With Buzzard, one of the region's largest oilfields, also closed for maintenance last autumn, production plunged.

The Economist

Currently closed for maintenance, it will reopen in July with a solo exhibition of Ye Yongqing's works.

The New York Times - Arts

Note that paths are occasionally closed for maintenance; the Via dell'Amore, between Riomaggiore and Manarola, is closed for the foreseeable future.

The Guardian - Travel

The problem, which forced the closing of two tracks, left only one of four tracks in service because one track was already closed for maintenance.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "close for maintenance", specify the reopening date or expected duration of the closure to manage expectations. For example, "The library will be "close for maintenance" until next Monday".

Common error

Don't assume the audience knows what is being closed. Instead of simply saying "We're "close for maintenance"", specify the entity: "The museum will be "close for maintenance" from July 1st to July 15th."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "close for maintenance" primarily functions as a compound verb phrase indicating a temporary state of being unavailable. It specifies the reason for the closure, which is related to upkeep and repairs. As Ludwig confirms, it is a correct and usable phrase.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

50%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

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Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "close for maintenance" is a grammatically correct phrase used to communicate the temporary unavailability of a service or facility due to upkeep or repairs. As Ludwig confirms, it's appropriate for use in various contexts. While its frequency is uncommon, this is most seen in both News & Media and Science, with a neutral register. When using the phrase, clarity is key: specify what is being closed and, if possible, provide details about the duration or reopening date to effectively manage audience expectations. You can also use alternatives such as "shut down for repairs" or "temporarily closed for upkeep" for variety.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

shut down for repairs

This alternative replaces "close" with "shut down" and "maintenance" with "repairs", emphasizing the repair aspect of the closure.

temporarily closed for upkeep

This phrase adds "temporarily" for clarity and substitutes "maintenance" with "upkeep", suggesting routine care.

undergoing maintenance

This changes the structure to a present participle phrase, focusing on the action of maintenance.

closed for renovations

This alternative specifies "renovations", implying more extensive work than just maintenance.

unavailable due to maintenance

This phrase uses "unavailable" to indicate closure and specifies the reason as maintenance.

out of service for maintenance

This alternative uses "out of service" to convey the temporary closure.

facility closed for servicing

This phrase substitutes "maintenance" with "servicing", implying a more technical aspect of upkeep.

establishment closed for repairs

This alternative uses "establishment" to refer to a business or organization and specifies "repairs".

premises temporarily closed for improvements

This phrase specifies "improvements" suggesting enhancements are being made and uses premises as location.

area restricted for maintenance activities

This option focuses on restricting access to a specific area due to ongoing maintenance.

FAQs

What does "close for maintenance" mean?

It means that a facility, business, or service is temporarily shut down to allow for necessary repairs, upkeep, or improvements.

What can I say instead of "close for maintenance"?

You can use alternatives like "shut down for repairs", "temporarily closed for upkeep", or "undergoing maintenance" depending on the context.

Is it correct to say "closed for maintenance" instead of "close for maintenance"?

Yes, both phrases are grammatically correct, but "closed for maintenance" is more common and implies a completed action, while "close for maintenance" suggests a future or ongoing action.

How do I announce that my business will "close for maintenance"?

Clearly state the dates and times of the closure, the reason for the closure ("close for maintenance"), and any alternative options for customers during that time. For example, "Our website will "close for maintenance" on Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience."