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Shutdown

noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc. countable, uncountable

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

  2. 2
    termination of operations wordnet
  3. 3
    A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further. countable, uncountable

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

  4. 4
    An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive. countable, uncountable

    "I retreated into myself and allowed myself to be swallowed into a typically autistic shutdown."

  5. 5
    A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    A big success; a hyped atmosphere. UK, countable, slang, uncountable

    "Fashion week and it's shutdown / Went to the show, sitting in the front row / In a black tracksuit and it's shutdown"

Etymology

Deverbal from shut down.

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