Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shut-down
noun
/ˈʃʌt daʊn/
Definition
The act of ceasing operations or stopping something from functioning.
Examples
- The factory went on a temporary shut-down for maintenance.
- After the shut-down, the servers took some time to reboot.
- Due to financial issues, the company announced a complete shut-down of its operations.
Meaning
A shut-down refers to a situation where a system, organization, or piece of machinery is halted or disabled.
Synonyms
- closure
- cessation
- halt
- shutdown
- termination
