The term 'out of business' is used to describe a company or organization that has ceased operations, either temporarily or permanently. The crossword solutions for this term include 'CLOSED' (6 letters), 'RUINED' (6 letters), 'SHUT' (4 letters), 'going' (5 letters), and 'bellyup' (7 letters). All of these words indicate that the business is no longer functioning, and each word carries its own connotation. For example, 'CLOSED' implies that the business is no longer open, while 'RUINED' suggests that the business has been destroyed or damaged beyond repair. Similarly, 'SHUT' implies that the business has been SHUT down, 'going' suggests that the business is in the process of ceasing operations, and 'bellyup' implies that the business has gone bankrupt.