shutdown

noun

ˈshət-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce shutdown (audio)
Definition of shutdownnext
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs

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Recent Examples of shutdown The water decrease in the Danube River - used to cool the nuclear reactors - forced Romania to start the shutdown of its second nuclear reactor on Thursday at Cernavoda nuclear plant, according to the AP. — Npr Staff, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 That shutdown will include the westbound entrance and exit ramps, with drivers directed to southbound I-820 and westbound I-20. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026 News of the Night School Studio and Moonloot shutdowns was first reported by GameFile. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The government shutdown and inflation have placed additional financial pressure on DFCS and foster care agencies. — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shutdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
  1. cessation
  2. halt
  3. ending
  4. closure
  5. end
  6. close
  7. conclusion
Noun
  • Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • In the early months of 2020, American freight ground nearly to a halt.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Hormuz traffic grinds to a halt The president's latest remarks came after shipping traffic through the strait slowed nearly to a halt over the weekend.
    — Kevin Breuninger,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of halt
Noun
  • And while the film's ending ultimately requires some logic-bending buy-in, the journey to get there is equal parts thrilling, fun, emotional, and ferocious.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Don't Let Resentment Outlive the Lesson Major Howell’s story has an unexpected ending, because his most potent insight came long after the working relationship had ended.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • The Soft Symmetry is crafted in both a smooth calf leather, with a gleaming gold lock closure, and a vintage leather, with accompanying matte silver hardware that gives it an intentionally patinaed look and slouchy feel.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • However, the closure of the National Tunnel cuts off all travelers at the midpoint.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of closure
Noun
  • In a game that could’ve gone either way towards the end, the Indiana Fever pulled away with a 95-91 win against the Dream in overtime on Sunday.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Then, accessorize with a simple black thong sandal and woven handbag—two end-of-summer staples not to stow away just yet.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • Back in 2021, toward the close of that seemingly never-to-end gray period in which the ID.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As of Friday's close, the Index is 41% above Worth's favorite indicator, the 150-day moving average.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • The designation represents a disappointing conclusion to what had been an opportunity for Allard to work his way back toward the majors.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Endgame was the grand conclusion of Marvel’s initial saga, featuring Spider-Man alongside every other popular character in the company’s wheelhouse.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusion

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