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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shutdown

/ˈʃʌt.dɔːn/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does shutdown mean?

verb, noun

To stop or discontinue the operation of a computer, machine, or system, or to bring something to a close or an end. A shutdown of the factory was announced due to financial difficulties.

Example

"The company will shut down its operations in the US and relocate to Europe."

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