English Explanatory Dictionary

shut down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To close, terminate, or end.
  2. To turn off or stop.
  3. To emotionally withdraw into oneself as a defense mechanism; to block out external stressors.
  4. To suppress, block out, or reject (an idea or an aspect of one's personality or identity).
  5. To pass (another vehicle), especially quickly.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-shut down.wav

Word forms

shut down shuts down shutting down

Synonyms

close down power down power off shut off turn off wind down

Derived words

shutdown
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