B2nounbusinesstechnology
US/ˈʃʌt.daʊn/
UK/ˈʃʌt.daʊn/
the act of stopping a factory, machine, system or business from working, usually for a time
In context
A power failure forced a complete shutdown of the assembly line.
The annual shutdown lets technicians inspect and repair the machines.
The government shutdown delayed thousands of permit applications.
Words that go with shutdown
noun + noun
- plant shutdownThe plant shutdown cost the firm a week of output.
adjective + noun
- emergency shutdownAn emergency shutdown prevented a larger accident.
- temporary shutdownA temporary shutdown is planned for the holidays.
- government shutdownA government shutdown affects public offices.
- scheduled shutdownMaintenance is done during the scheduled shutdown.
noun + preposition
- shutdown ofThe shutdown of the system lasted two hours.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The factory had a shut down last week.Correct: The factory had a shutdown last week.