Shutdown ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Shutdown ( noun )

1. The act or process of shutting down a system, organization, or facility.
2. A temporary or permanent cessation of operations, typically due to financial or technical difficulties.
3. A temporary or permanent cessation of operations of a company, organization or facility, due to financial or technical difficulties, government intervention, or other reasons.

Origin:

From the combination of the words "shut" and "down".

Examples:

1. The factory shutdown caused a lot of employees to lose their jobs.
2. The government shutdown was caused by a lack of agreement on a budget.
3. The shutdown of the coal mines had a devastating effect on the local economy.
4. The IT department is performing a scheduled shutdown of the network tonight.
5. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses were forced to shut down.

(As a verb)

Shutdown ( verb )

1. The act or process of shutting down a system, organization, or facility.
2. A temporary or permanent cessation of operations, typically due to financial or technical difficulties.
3. A temporary or permanent cessation of operations of a company, organization or facility, due to financial or technical difficulties, government intervention, or other reasons.

Origin:

From the combination of the words "shut" and "down".

Examples:

1. The factory shutdown caused a lot of employees to lose their jobs.
2. The government shutdown was caused by a lack of agreement on a budget.
3. The shutdown of the coal mines had a devastating effect on the local economy.
4. The IT department is performing a scheduled shutdown of the network tonight.
5. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses were forced to shut down.