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]
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power shut down power lines that were posing a hazard, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Following her initial allegations in 2024, Cornell shut down the fraternity -- a male social club -- and temporarily suspended the accused students, two of whom were later expelled.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
"They've done their best to isolate, shut down any conversation and just brick-wall everything and everyone," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Consequentially, the two biggest legal challenges that consumed the days leading up to the midterms have effectively been shut down.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
It was as though he’d just shut down.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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