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Shutdown

Definition

The term shutdown can refer to the action of ceasing operations or the state of being closed temporarily.

Part of Speech

Noun

Verb

Senses

Noun:

1. The act of closing or ceasing operations, usually temporarily.
2. An ordered closing of a business, factory, school, or other establishment.
3. A failure in the power supply resulting in the loss of operation.

Verb:

1. To cease operations, temporarily or permanently.
2. To close down a business, factory, school, or other establishment in an orderly manner.
3. To disable or render non-functional, typically a computer system or equipment.

Popular Usages

1. The government announced a shutdown of all non-essential services due to the pandemic.

2. The company had to undergo a temporary shutdown to perform maintenance on its machinery.

3. The power shutdown affected thousands of households for several hours.

4. The factory faced a financial crisis and had no choice but to shut down.

5. The virus infected the computer, forcing the user to shutdown and restart the system.

Local Usages

1. Due to the heavy snowstorm, the mayor declared a shutdown for all schools in the city.

2. Our street is experiencing a water supply issue, and we are expecting a shutdown later today.

3. The local restaurant faced a sudden shutdown after health inspectors found violations.

Sample Sentences

Noun:

1. The shutdown of the manufacturing plant resulted in a loss of jobs for hundreds of workers.
2. The government announced a temporary shutdown of public transportation due to the strike.
3. We experienced a power shutdown during the storm, leaving us in complete darkness.

Verb:

1. The company decided to shutdown its operations in the country due to financial difficulties.
2. Before leaving for the vacation, please make sure to shutdown your computer properly.
3. The owner had to shutdown the restaurant because of a lack of customers.

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