shop synonyms

shop

n.

store, department store, retail store, dry goods store, novelty shop, workshop, repair shop.

set up shop

go into business, start, open up business; see begin 1, 2.

shut up shop*

close down, close up, go out of business, cease functioning; see close 4, stop 2.

talk shop

talk business, exchange views, discuss one's work; see gossip, talk 1.

shop

v.

shop for, shop around, look for, hunt for, try to buy; see also buy 1.

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