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shut down

UK
/ʃʌt daʊn/
US
/ʃʌt daʊn/

Translations

shut downverb
shut down
Past Simple
shut down
Past Participle
shutting down
Gerund
UK
/ʃʌt daʊn/
US
/ʃʌt daʊn/
fermerEn parlant d’une entreprise, d’un service ou d’une activité.
The restaurant had to shut down due to financial difficulties.
Le restaurant a dû fermer à cause de difficultés financières.
mettre à l’arrêtPour une machine, un système ou une installation.
The factory will shut down for maintenance over the weekend.
L’usine sera mise à l’arrêt pour maintenance pendant le week-end.
réduire au silenceSens figuré : empêcher quelqu’un d’exprimer son opinion ou couper court à sa prise de parole.
He tried to voice his concerns, but the manager shut him down immediately.
Il a essayé d’exprimer ses inquiétudes, mais le directeur l’a réduit au silence immédiatement.
Additional translations
s’éteindrePour un appareil électronique ou un ordinateur.
Synonyms
close down
cease operations
halt
stop
terminate
discontinue
Antonyms
start up
activate
turn on

Definitions

shut downverb
To cease operations or turn off a machine or system.
The factory will shut down for maintenance over the weekend.
To close a business or organization permanently or temporarily.
The restaurant had to shut down due to financial difficulties.
To stop someone from expressing their opinion or to dismiss their ideas.
He tried to voice his concerns, but the manager shut him down immediately.
To stop functioning or operating, often used in reference to a computer or electronic device.
The computer will automatically shut down if it overheats.
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