1. the closing of a factory, business, or system
2. the process of turning off a computer or machine in a controlled way
3. a temporary closing of government operations due to lack of funding
Usage: political

Examples

• The factory shutdown left hundreds of workers unemployed.
• Please save your work before the computer shutdown.
• The government shutdown lasted for several weeks.
• The nuclear plant underwent a planned shutdown for maintenance.
• A system shutdown is required to install the updates.
• The airline announced the shutdown of several routes.
• The automatic shutdown prevented the engine from overheating.