Associations to the word «Shutdown»

Wiktionary

SHUTDOWN, noun. The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
SHUTDOWN, noun. A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
SHUTDOWN, noun. An autistic response to stress, etc. where the individual becomes silent and motionless.

Dictionary definition

SHUTDOWN, noun. Termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley