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Shutdown
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the termination of a process or activity
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shutdown
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Example
The blowout in the pipeline caused a temporary shutdown of operations.
The escape of coolant from the reactor required an immediate shutdown for repairs.
The engineer detected an effusion of gas from the pipeline, prompting an immediate shutdown.
The computer virus demoralized the office, resulting in a temporary shutdown of the network and loss of data.
The political parties were at loggerheads, leading to a government shutdown due to the inability to pass a budget.
