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Meaning of shutdowns
The primary meaning of the word "shutdowns" refers to the act of stopping or closing down a system, operation, or organization.
Etymology of shutdowns
The word "shutdown" originates from the combination of "shut" and "down," with "shut" derived from Old English "scyttan," meaning "to close or shut," and "down" from Old English "dūn," meaning "down" or "away."
The term has been used since the mid-20th century to describe the act of stopping or closing down systems, operations, or organizations.
Synonyms
closures
stoppages
cessations
terminations
suspensions
discontinuations
interruptions
halts
ceases
terminations
suspensions
discontinuances
interruptions
stoppages
closures
lockdowns
blackouts
outages
curfews
moratoriums
reprieves
stays
postponements
deferrals
delays
layoffs
furloughs
hiatuses
breaks
pauses
recesses
timeouts
standstills
stillstands
Definitions
- The act of closing down or stopping a system, operation, or organization, typically due to a lack of funds, maintenance, or other reasons.
- * A temporary or permanent cessation of activity, often due to external factors such as economic conditions or technical issues.
Usage Examples
- The company announced shutdowns of several factories due to financial difficulties.
- * The government implemented shutdowns of non-essential services during the pandemic.
- * The shutdowns of the power grid caused widespread outages and disruptions.
Antonyms
activations
launches
initiations
commencements
beginnings
starts
openings
resumptions
restarts
reactivations
reboots
restorations
revivals
revamps
renewals
reestablishments
reopenings
reinitializations