Shut down
/ʃʌt daʊn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To stop the operation of a machine or system.
- The computer will automatically shut down after an hour of inactivity.
- We need to shut down the air conditioning system before conducting the maintenance work.
2. To cease business operations permanently or temporarily.
- The company had to shut down several stores due to declining sales.
- The factory shut down for the holidays and will reopen in January.
3. To stop someone from expressing themselves, often abruptly or harshly.
- Every time I try to suggest improvements, he shuts me down.
- She shut down his arguments with solid evidence.
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