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SHUT DOWN

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Shut Down.

Shut Down - as a verb

Cease to operate or cause to cease operating

Example: "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close7close downfold8
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Example Sentences

"The computer shut down unexpectedly."
"The factory will shut down for maintenance next week."
"The government plans to shut down all illegal businesses."
"The company decided to shut down its operations in that city."
"He shut down the engine to prevent further damage."
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