Overview of noun shut_down

The noun shutdown has 1 sense

• closure, closedown, closing, shutdown -- (termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center")

Overview of verb shut_down

The verb shut down has 1 sense

• close up, close, fold, shut down, close down -- (cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M."; "close up the shop")