"Shutdown" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Shutdown" Meaning

To bring or come to a stop or end, typically of a process or activity. To switch off or disconnect the power to (an electronic device or system).

"Shutdown" Examples

Definition:

Verb: to switch off or stop the engine or operation of something
Noun: the process of switching off or stopping an engine or operation
Noun: a period of time when a system or a service is not working or is closed.

Example Sentences:


Verb Use
+ The driver was instructed to shutdown the engine and phone the technical team.
+ The computer crashed and automatically shut down before I could save my files.
Noun Use
+ The company performs a regular shutdown of all its systems once a year for maintenance.
+ During the shutdown maintenance, employees can watch a movie or relax outside the office.
Idiomatic Expression
+ The coffee shop has a late-night shutdown, so don't expect anything after 11 PM.

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