Shutdown

/ˈʃʌtdaʊn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A cessation of operations or services.

The company announced a shutdown of its New York office due to financial constraints.

A period when a system is not operational, often used in computing.

The system underwent a scheduled shutdown for maintenance over the weekend.

verb

To cause something to cease operations or to stop functioning.

The manager decided to shutdown the production line to conduct safety inspections.

To close down or disable a computing device or software.

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.

To end or quit something abruptly.

After the argument, she just decided to shutdown the conversation.

To stop someone from doing something.

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