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Shut down

To close, terminate, or end.

📖 Definitions of "Shut down"

verb
  1. 1

    To close, terminate, or end.

    "They are planning to shut down the entire building at the end of the month."

  2. 2

    To turn off or stop.

    "It's a good idea to shut down the machine before you leave."

  3. 3

    To emotionally withdraw into oneself as a defense mechanism; to block out external stressors.

    "I can't talk to him about a certain thing; he just shuts down anytime I try."

  4. 4

    (auto racing, car culture) To pass (another vehicle), especially quickly.

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