Question 1 · Quick check
shutdown
CEFRB2
/ʃˈʌˌtdaʊn/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The stopping of a machine, system, or business.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
Examples
Up to 10,000 tourists were stranded in Nepal as result of shutdown.
Zoos are experiencing declined revenues during the coronavirus shutdown.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsAn autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking.
More examples
In contextThere is a plastic molly-guard covering the escalator's shutdown button to prevent little kids from pushing it and stopping the escalator.
When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room.
You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown.
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Origin
noun
Etymology tree English shut downdeverb. English shutdown Deverbal from shut down.