shutdown.
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
Meaning & usage
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.
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.
An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.
A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking.
A big success; a hyped atmosphere.
Where this word comes from
Deverbal from shut down.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.