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词汇 shut down
释义
Idiom
shut down
to stop working or operating.
If the air conditioning system fails to turn on, the computers will overheat and shut down.The radio station shut down all broadcasting last week.

Phr V
shut down
shuts, shutting, shut
shut down (sth) or shut (sth) down
if a factory or business shuts down, or if someone shuts it down, it closes and stops working
Both chemicals factories were shut down for safety reasons.Three thousand people will lose their jobs if the car manufacturer shuts down.
shutdown
noun
An electrical fire forced the shutdown of the company's nuclear power plant.
if a machine shuts down or someone shuts it down, it stops operating
The crew shut down the aircraft's right-hand engine when a fire broke out.The computer system shuts down automatically at 8pm.
shutdown
noun
The reasons for the engine shutdown have not yet become clear.
phraseshut down1. shut sth downshut down sthshut down if a business, factory, shop etc is shut down or shuts down, it closes and stops working for a long time or permanently: In 1982 a series of strikes led to the airline being shut down. A private nursing home had to shut down recently, following complaints of poor hygiene and care. SIMILAR TO: close downshutdown n C when a business, factory, shop etc closes for a long time or permanently: The power station has just re-opened following a prolonged shutdown for maintenance.2. shut sth downshut down sthshut down if you shut down a machine, you turn it off to stop it working: A report confirmed that the crash happened when the pilot accidentally shut down the wrong engine. The correct way to shut the computer down is to type `Exit' and then switch off.3. shut down if a machine shuts down, it turns off and stops working: The loss of power caused every computer in the building to shut down. There was further trouble for the astronauts when one of the cooling systems shut down suddenly during a space walk. SIMILAR TO: shut off, turn offshutdown n C when a machine turns off or someone turns it off so it stops working: The engine allows shutdown just 30 seconds after landing.4. shut down sbshut sb down AmE informal to prevent an opposing player or team from playing well or getting points in a game or sport: We all knew that if we wanted to win we'd have to shut down Bobby Mitchell.

shut down

1. verb To cease business operations for any length of time (often permanently). I loved that restaurant, so I'm very disappointed that it shut down. That shop always shuts down for two weeks in the summer to accommodate the owner's vacation.
2. verb To force a business to cease operations. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is often used between "shut" and "down." After a thorough investigation, the police were finally able to shut the shop down for money laundering.
3. verb To turn off a computer or other machine. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is often used between "shut" and "down." Everyone, be sure to shut down your computers before you leave the office today. Mom sent me to shut down the dryer because it was too noisy.
4. verb To reject, strongly discourage, or prevent one from continuing with one's course of action. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is often used between "shut" and "down." Man, I tried to talk to that pretty girl, and she totally shut me down! The judge shut down that line of questioning right quick. This tenacious defense has completely shut down the defending champions.
5. noun A period during which operations cease (usually temporarily). In this usage, the phrase is often written as one word. Congress was able to reach a compromise to avoid a government shutdown.

close something down and shut something down

to make something stop operating; to put something out of business. The police closed the illegal casino down. The manager shut down the factory for the holidays.

shut down

1. See close down, def. 1.
2. Stop or switch off machinery, as in They shut down all the machines for one week a year. [Late 1800s]

shut down

v.
1. To stop the operation of something, especially when a special process is required: The inspectors shut down the restaurant when they found a rat in the kitchen. I shut the computers down every night.
2. To stop operating, especially when a special process is required: The factory shut down for the holiday.
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