shutdown

1. (countable, uncountable)The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

   You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown.

   There is a plastic molly-guard covering the escalator's shutdown button to prevent little kids from pushing it and stopping the escalator.

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   выключе́ниеvyključénije, шатда́унšatdáun, отключе́ниеotključénije

2. (countable, uncountable)A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.

   When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room.

3. (countable, uncountable)An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.

   Schweigen erzeugende Erwiderung, shutdown

4. (countable, uncountable)A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking.

5. (UK, countable, slang, uncountable)A big success; a hyped atmosphere.

1. Tom opposed the shutdown.

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2. There is a temporary shutdown in our company.

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3. Zoos are experiencing declined revenues during the coronavirus shutdown.

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4. Her husband has been able to work on his farm despite the shutdown.

   deIhr Mann konnte trotz des Sperrzustandes auf seinem Hof arbeiten.

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5. On November 2, Germany implemented a four-week partial shutdown to bring the rate of new infections under control.

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