shutdown

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
  2. (countable, uncountable) A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
  3. (countable, uncountable) An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.
  4. (countable, uncountable) A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking.

Frequency

C2
Etymology

Deverbal from shut down.

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