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to shut down
[phrase form: shut]
01
to make something stop working
02
to close a business, factory, or organization, either temporarily or permanently
03
to dismiss someone's ideas, proposals, or advances, often in a direct or abrupt manner
shut down
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Example
The technician had to shut down the entire system for maintenance.
The IT department will shut down the servers for maintenance tonight.
She had to shut down the noisy machine to hear the phone call.
She had to shut down her laptop because it was running too slowly.
A coordinated slide can shut down even the most potent offensive plays.
