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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The rise of pink slime comes amid a rapid decline of local newspapers, many of which have either shut down or suffered extensive layoffs due to economic headwinds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
A court judgment issued earlier this month may shut down these discussions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Consider an oil pipeline in California that had been shut down for roughly a decade after a catastrophic spill.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
Vineyards that haven’t shut down entirely have announced layoffs in recent months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Unfortunately, due to flooding from the tropical storm, the airport has been shut down for two weeks now. Our only visitors are coming from cruise ships.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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