shutdown

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Synonyms: shut down, shut-down, showdown, sundown, putdown, setdown, sitdown, shout down, southdown, cutdown, shutdowns

Antonyms: shut down, shut-down, showdown, sundown, putdown, setdown, sitdown, shout down, southdown, cutdown, shutdowns

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Noun

1. The action of [[stop]]ping [[operation]]s; a [[closing]], of a computer, business, event, etc.
2. A [[statement]], [[insult]], etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
3. {{lb|en|psychology|autism}} An [[autistic]] response to [[stress]] or [[sensory overload]], in which the individual [[freeze up|freezes up]] and becomes [[silent]], [[motionless]], and [[unresponsive]].
4. {{lb|en|sports}} A [[defensive]] [[ploy]] that prevents the opposing players from [[attack]]ing.
5. {{lb|en|UK|slang}} A big [[success]]; a hyped [[atmosphere]].

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