shut down
Idioms-
See close down , def. 1.
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Stop or switch off machinery, as in They shut down all the machines for one week a year . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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But they’re also being shut down at a record pace.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
In 2011, Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian was even shut down as a precautionary measure due to huge numbers of jellyfish found in sea water entering the plant.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s a promising sign for a pitcher who twice had to shut down throwing early in his rehab when he aggravated the injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
What if parents try to shut down conversations, saying anything about future care is premature because they are in good health, or they stop listening when adult children suggest they need help?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
We were about three inches from having the whole art club shut down.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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