noun🔗ShareFermeture, arrêtThe 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. "La fermeture soudaine de l'école en raison de la tempête a provoqué la panique de nombreuses familles.actionbusinesscomputingtechnologyeventorganizationindustryeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClaque, coup fatalA 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."Quand il m'a insulté, ma réplique a été une telle claque qu'il a quitté la pièce.communicationlanguagestatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermeture, repliAn 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. "Pendant la dispute bruyante, Michael a subi une fermeture soudaine ; il ne pouvait ni parler ni bouger.mindconditionhumansensationbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading