Meaning & Definition of word "Shutdown"

Shutdown

/ˈʃʌtdaʊn/

1. A cessation of operations or services.
- Example: The company announced a shutdown of its New York office due to financial constraints.
2. A period when a system is not operational, often used in computing.
- Example: The system underwent a scheduled shutdown for maintenance over the weekend.

1. To cause something to cease operations or to stop functioning.
- Example: The manager decided to shutdown the production line to conduct safety inspections.
2. To close down or disable a computing device or software.
- Example: Please remember to shutdown your computer before leaving the office.

The word 'shutdown' is a compound of 'shut' and 'down', meaning to close or stop operations.

government shutdown:

A suspension of government services due to a failure to pass appropriations legislation.

system shutdown:

The process of safely turning off a computer or system.

planned shutdown:

A scheduled cessation of operations for maintenance or repairs.

shutdown notice:

A message indicating that a shutdown will occur.

shutdown procedure:

The steps taken to properly shut down a system or organization.

Meaning: To end or quit something abruptly.

Example Sentence: After the argument, she just decided to shutdown the conversation.

Meaning: To stop someone from doing something.

Example Sentence: When he tried to complain, she totally shutdown his argument.