Shutdown Definition

shŭtdoun
noun
A stoppage or suspension of work or activity, as in a factory.
Webster's New World

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.
Wiktionary

A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.

When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown he ceased his insults.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Shutdown

Noun

Singular:
shutdown
Plural:
shutdowns

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