Shut down
verb
To stop working or operation.
They had to shut down the factory because of the pandemic.
Often appears as...
- shut down a business
- shut down a factory
verb
To stop someone from talking or stop something from happening.
She quickly shut him down when he tried to argue.
Often appears as...
- shut down a discussion
- shut down an argument
verb
To turn off a computer or a machine.
Don't forget to shut down your computer before leaving.
Often appears as...
- shut down a computer
- shut down a system
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To close something, especially for a temporary period.
The city shut down several streets for the parade.
Often appears as...
- shut down a road
- shut down a service
verb
To stop working or operation.
They had to shut down the factory because of the pandemic.
Often appears as...
- shut down a business
- shut down a factory
verb
To stop someone from talking or stop something from happening.
She quickly shut him down when he tried to argue.
Often appears as...
- shut down a discussion
- shut down an argument
verb
To turn off a computer or a machine.
Don't forget to shut down your computer before leaving.
Often appears as...
- shut down a computer
- shut down a system
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To close something, especially for a temporary period.
The city shut down several streets for the parade.
Often appears as...
- shut down a road
- shut down a service
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Implication
Implies a temporary stop, not necessarily permanent closure.
The museum is shut down for renovation.
Pro Tip 2/3Scale of Impact
Can apply to small operations or large-scale industries.
The coffee shop on Main Street shut down for the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonal Factor
Often due to external factors like economics or health, not personal choice.
Many businesses shut down during the economic crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Implication
Implies a temporary stop, not necessarily permanent closure.
The museum is shut down for renovation.
Pro Tip 2/3Scale of Impact
Can apply to small operations or large-scale industries.
The coffee shop on Main Street shut down for the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonal Factor
Often due to external factors like economics or health, not personal choice.
Many businesses shut down during the economic crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Implication
Implies a temporary stop, not necessarily permanent closure.
The museum is shut down for renovation.
Pro Tip 2/3Scale of Impact
Can apply to small operations or large-scale industries.
The coffee shop on Main Street shut down for the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonal Factor
Often due to external factors like economics or health, not personal choice.
Many businesses shut down during the economic crisis.
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