shutdown
word
Definition
A shutdown is when a machine, system, factory, company, or service stops operating, usually in an organized or planned way. It can refer to both temporary and permanent stops.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both noun and verb ('shutdown' as noun, 'shut down' as verb). Common in technology, business, and government contexts: 'government shutdown', 'system shutdown'. Refers to complete stopping, not just pausing. Often perceived as formal or technical.
Example Sentences
There will be a shutdown of the factory next week.
basic
The computer is preparing for shutdown.
basic
After the shutdown, the store will not reopen.
basic
The government shutdown lasted for two weeks and caused many problems.
natural
A sudden shutdown of the power plant left the whole city in darkness.
natural
You'll lose your work if you don't save before the system shutdown.
natural