shutdown

noun

ˈshət-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce shutdown (audio)
Definition of shutdownnext
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs

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Recent Examples of shutdown Trump on Thursday plans to sign an order calling for the shutdown of the department, according to a White House official. — Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 The California representative said one option would have been to propose a bipartisan continuing resolution to delay a shutdown for up to four weeks while negotiations continued. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 Schumer decided not to block the Republicans’ spending bill, thereby avoiding a government shutdown. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025 There is a growing list of factors that could put downward pressure on the economy — tariffs, spending cuts, a looming government shutdown and more. — Courtenay Brown, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shutdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
  1. cessation
  2. halt
  3. ending
  4. closure
  5. end
  6. close
  7. conclusion
Noun
  • The group had accused Israel last week of violating the truce by cutting off humanitarian assistance to Gaza, where Israel then conducted a series of large-scale strikes late Monday despite the cessation of hostilities.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Houthis and their Iranian benefactors saved face by insisting that the reduction in the attacks was inspired by the temporary cessation of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
    — The Editors, National Review, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • But his career came to a screeching halt later that year.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • His term began with large-scale immigration raids, a halt to asylum processing for undocumented migrants, and executive orders aimed at expanding the authority of ICE to arrest and detain those in the country illegally.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of halt
Noun
  • Meet the Real-Life Loves of Netflix's The Residence Cast Keep reading for everything to know about the bombshell ending of The Residence — including the unlikely murderer behind A.B. Wynter’s death.
    — Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Out of that, this: a team that had three wins over opponents ranked in the top five at the time and 11 wins over NCAA Tournament teams before this lamentable ending.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Rolling road and freeway ramp closures begin as early as 3 a.m. on race day, according to event organizers.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of closure
Noun
  • Nature’s Best Photography is accepting submissions for its 2025 edition now until the end of March, and people of all ages and levels of expertise can enter here.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This is part of the Jimmy Butler effect, as the Heat had the league’s eight-highest free-throw attempt rate this season through the end of 2024 when Butler was still on the roster.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of end
Noun
  • The Dow Jones Transportation Average , which is sometimes viewed as a leading indicator for the economy, is down about 13% since the close of Feb. 18 — the day of a recent peak for the index.
    — Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
  • For the year to date, the Dow average lost more than 1,100 points, or about 2.6%, through Wednesday’s close.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of close
Noun
  • The Federal Reserve is widely expected by economists to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the conclusion of its March meeting.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The people who enjoyed that show were cheated out of a conclusion.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of conclusion

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