noun🔗ShareThe action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc."The school's sudden shutdown due to the storm caused many families to scramble. "actionbusinesscomputingtechnologyeventorganizationindustryeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further."When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room."communicationlanguagestatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn autistic response to stress, etc. where the individual becomes silent and motionless."During the loud argument, Michael experienced a sudden shutdown; he couldn't speak or move. "mindconditionhumansensationbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading