shutdown

IPA: ʃˈʌtdaʊn

noun

  • The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
  • A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
  • (psychology, autism) An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.

shut down

IPA: ʃˈʌtdˈaʊn

verb

  • (transitive) To close, terminate, or end.
  • (ergative) To turn off or stop.
  • (figuratively, intransitive) To emotionally withdraw into oneself as a defense mechanism; to block out external stressors.
  • (slang, auto racing, car culture) To pass (another vehicle), especially quickly.

shut-down

IPA: ʃˈʌtdaʊn

noun

  • Alternative form of shutdown. [The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.]
Advertisement

Examples of "shutdown" in Sentences

    Related Links

    synonyms for shutdown
    Advertisement
    #AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMmNnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz

    © 2024 Copyright: WordPapa