Definition of Shutdown
Shutdown
shut·down


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(noun)
the act of stopping an activity, business or operation for some amount of time, or forever;

e.g. A government shutdown means that all federal activities, including postal service, are stopped until the shutdown is over.

(noun)
the turning off of a computer;

e.g. Make sure you close all your windows out before attempting a computer shutdown.



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