Shut down

verb

Word Frequency: 3.8

Definitions

1.verbTo close, terminate, or end.

"They are planning to shut down the entire building at the end of the month."

2.verbTo turn off or stop.

"It's a good idea to shut down the machine before you leave."

3.verbTo emotionally withdraw into oneself as a defense mechanism; to block out external stressors.

"I can't talk to him about a certain thing; he just shuts down anytime I try."

4.verb(auto racing, car culture) To pass (another vehicle), especially quickly.

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