Shutdown Definition

shŭtdoun

noun

A stoppage or suspension of work or activity, as in a factory.

Webster's New World

The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown.

Wiktionary

A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.

When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown he ceased his insults.

Wiktionary

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Other Word Forms of Shutdown

Singular:

shutdown

Plural:

shutdowns

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