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to shut down
[phrase form: shut]
01
apagar
to make something stop working
Transitive: to shut down a device or machine
Ejemplos
The technician had to shut down the entire system for maintenance.
El técnico tuvo que apagar todo el sistema para mantenimiento.
02
cerrar, clausurar
to close a business, factory, or organization, either temporarily or permanently
Transitive: to shut down a business or factory
Ejemplos
The pandemic-related restrictions caused the organization to shut down its physical offices.
Las restricciones relacionadas con la pandemia hicieron que la organización cerrara sus oficinas físicas.
03
rechazar, cerrar
to dismiss someone's ideas, proposals, or advances, often in a direct or abrupt manner
Transitive: to shut down an idea or proposal
Ejemplos
The board decided to shut down the ambitious plan due to budget constraints.
La junta decidió cancelar el plan ambicioso debido a restricciones presupuestarias.
04
adelantar, superar
to pass or overtake another vehicle, often quickly or decisively
SlangEjemplos
They shut down the competition during the race.
Ellos shut down a la competencia durante la carrera.
