shutdown
- (countable, uncountable) The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
- (countable, uncountable) A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
- (countable, uncountable) An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.
- (countable, uncountable) A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking.
Frequency
Etymology
Deverbal from shut down.
Related words
reactor shutdown
work stoppage
stop work
business suspended
poweroff
bring to rest
broken circuit
motor stoppage
stoppage of work
interruption of circuit
engine cutout
circuit break
linear switching
cierre
fermeture
interruzione
Herunterfahren
encerramento zamknięcie
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