to shut down
[phrase form: shut]
01
stänga av, avsluta
to make something stop working
Transitive: to shut down a device or machine
Exempel
She had to shut down her laptop because it was running too slowly.
Hon var tvungen att stänga av sin laptop eftersom den gick för långsamt.
02
stänga, avveckla verksamheten
to close a business, factory, or organization, either temporarily or permanently
Transitive: to shut down a business or factory
Exempel
The pandemic-related restrictions caused the organization to shut down its physical offices.
De pandemirelaterade begränsningarna fick organisationen att stänga sina fysiska kontor.
03
avvisa, stänga
to dismiss someone's ideas, proposals, or advances, often in a direct or abrupt manner
Transitive: to shut down an idea or proposal
Exempel
He shut the suggestion down before considering any alternatives.
Han avvisade förslaget innan han övervägde några alternativ.
04
köra om, passera
to pass or overtake another vehicle, often quickly or decisively
SlangExempel
He shifted gears and shut down his rival in seconds.
Han växlade växel och omkörde sin rival på några sekunder.
