shutdown
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: shutdowns
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
Noun
Examples
You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
Noun
Examples
When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shutdown” mean?
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
Is “shutdown” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.