Definition of «shutdown»

A shutdown refers to a temporary halt or cessation in operations. It can be used in various contexts, such as when referring to a computer system that is powered off, an industrial machine that has stopped working, or a business that has closed its doors temporarily. In the case of a government, it means suspending all non-essential activities and services until further notice. A shutdown can be initiated voluntarily or as a result of unexpected events such as natural disasters, power outages, or system failures.

Usage examples

The government announced a temporary shutdown of non-essential businesses due to the pandemic.
The computer system will automatically initiate a shutdown at 10:00 PM every day.
The company is planning a brief shutdown of operations during the holiday season.
The factory had to undergo a sudden shutdown after a major equipment malfunction.
To conserve energy, it is advised to shutdown all unnecessary appliances when they are not in use.
The employee forgot to save his work before the computer shutdown, resulting in the loss of important data.
The airline experienced a shutdown of all flights due to a strike by the pilots' union.
Due to a significant drop in customers, the restaurant had to make the difficult decision to shutdown permanently.
The power outage caused a complete shutdown of the hospital's electricity supply, leading to a transfer of patients to other facilities.
The city's transportation system faced a temporary shutdown during a severe snowstorm.

Phrases with «shutdown»

Sentences with «shutdown»

A sprint requires complete shutdown of the processes that keep the body alive in the long - term. (runninginsystems.com)
The action means no threat of government shutdown before the holidays. (afia.org)
If an unexpected shutdown occurs again, then performance management will increase. (imore.com)
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Definition of «shutdown»

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