Shutdown
/ʃˈʌˌtdaʊn/
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Definition
(noun) The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
Sentence Examples
Tom opposed the shutdown.
Up to 10,000 tourists were stranded in Nepal as result of shutdown.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The massive power plant scheduled a temporary ____ for routine maintenance and safety inspections.