Shutdown

noun

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounThe action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

"You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown."

2.nounA statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.

"When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room."

3.nounAn autistic response to stress, etc. where the individual becomes silent and motionless.

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