Shut down Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To stop operating or functioning, especially for machines, computers, or businesses. It can mean turning something off or permanently closing a business.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal and common in tech and business. Used for both machines/devices ('shut down the computer') and organizations ('the factory shut down'). The noun form is 'shutdown'. Be careful: 'close' is more for physical doors, 'shut down' is to stop operation.
उदाहरण वाक्य
Please shut down your computer before leaving.
basic
The company will shut down next month.
basic
You need to shut down the machine after use.
basic
After the power outage, all the systems automatically shut down.
natural
The restaurant had to shut down because of financial problems.
natural
If you don’t shut down your phone, it can get really slow over time.
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