shut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
・UK /ʃʌt daun/
A2
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
The parade shut down the streets in the city for three hours
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo stop a factory/machine from operating
We will shut down our office for the holiday
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo cease operations; to close permanently or temporarily.
The factory had to shut down due to the economic crisis.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo put an end to; to stop or suppress.
The police shut down the illegal gambling operation.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo become unresponsive or emotionally closed off.
After the argument, she completely shut down and refused to speak.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo deactivate a nuclear reactor.
The nuclear reactor was shut down for safety inspections.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo become emotionally unresponsive or withdrawn as a coping mechanism.
After the traumatic event, he tended to shut down emotionally.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo turn off a computer or other electronic device.
Please shut down your computer before leaving the office.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause someone to stop talking, often abruptly.
The moderator had to shut down the speaker because he was being offensive.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo make a website or online service inaccessible.
The website was shut down due to illegal activities.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo stop the operation of a nuclear reactor.
The nuclear reactor was shut down for routine maintenance.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo temporarily suspend government services due to a lack of funding.
The government shut down due to a budget impasse.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo abruptly stop someone from speaking or expressing their views.
He tried to express his opinion, but she quickly shut him down.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo cause someone to become emotionally withdrawn or depressed.
The constant criticism really shut her down.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make a website unavailable.
The government decided to shut down the illegal website.
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How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
- Start sentences with "I" rather than "you," so your listener doesn't feel accused and shut down.
Start sentences with "I" rather than "you," so your listener doesn't feel accused and shut down.
- you, so your listener doesn't feel accused and shut down.
you, so your listener doesn't feel accused and shut down.
What Happened To Etsy?
- Don't shut down my shop without letting me talk to a person.
Don't shut down my shop without letting me talk to a person.
- Don't shut down my shop without letting me talk to a
Don't shut down my shop without letting me talk to a
Emma Watson on Being Hit with Snowballs & Meeting Idol Celine Dion
- We saw the whole street was shut down outside for— It was insane.
We saw the whole street was shut down outside for— It was insane.
- We, like, shut down a big portion of—it's Hollywood Boulevard, right?
We, like, shut down a big portion of—it's Hollywood Boulevard, right?
This Much Will Kill You
- Because alcohol is a depressant, the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.
Because alcohol is a depressant, the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.
- the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.
the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.
Why Starbucks Failed In Australia
- for the Australian consumer when they, when they did leave the market or at least a large number of bestowals were shut down, they didn't really care.
for the Australian consumer when they, when they did leave the market or at least a large number of bestowals were shut down, they didn't really care.
- or at least a large number of bestowals were shut down they didn't really care
or at least a large number of bestowals were shut down they didn't really care
Why roller coaster loops aren't circular
- And all other looping coasters around the world shut down shortly after.
And all other looping coasters around the world shut down shortly after.
- shut down shortly after.
shut down shortly after.
The Real Reason We Do Stupid Things For Love
- And researchers have found that when volunteers were shown a picture of their partner, MRI scans of their brains revealed that this portion of the brain shut down.
And researchers have found that when volunteers were shown a picture of their partner, MRI scans of their brains revealed that this portion of the brain shut down.
- their partner, MRI scans of their brains revealed that this portion of the brain shut down. They
their partner, MRI scans of their brains revealed that this portion of the brain shut down. They
How cruise ships got so big
- Since speed was no longer a concern, they shut down one engine room and removed two of the four propellers.
Since speed was no longer a concern, they shut down one engine room and removed two of the four propellers.
- they shut down one engine room
they shut down one engine room
Just How Good is Eagle Vision? | Natural World: Super Powered Eagles | BBC Earth
- and temporarily shut down any turbines in its path.
and temporarily shut down any turbines in its path.
Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business
- But when COVID-19 cases surged, Changi shut down.
But when COVID-19 cases surged, Changi shut down.