shutdown
//ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn//
Noun
shutdownSingular
shutdownsPlural
1
The act or process of stopping the operation of a machine, factory, system, or organization.
The factory announced a temporary shutdown due to equipment maintenance.
2
A temporary or permanent closure of a business, government, or institution.
The government shutdown lasted for three weeks.
3
The process of turning off a computer or electronic device.
Please save your work before the shutdown.