shut down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To close, terminate, or end.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They are planning to shut down the entire building at the end of the month.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To turn off or stop.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To stop offering a service, such as a bar.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shut down” mean?
To close, terminate, or end.
Is “shut down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.