shut down — to stop a machine, computer, or business from operating
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop a machine, computer, or business from operating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃʌt daʊn/
Korean meaning: 기계나 컴퓨터, 사업체 등을 중단시키다, 폐쇄하다
Korean pronunciation: **셧** 다운
Example Sentences
- My laptop always takes forever to shut down, just like my brain after studying all night.
- The restaurant had to shut down after the health inspector found a family of mice living in the kitchen.
- Please shut down all electronic devices before takeoff.
shut down
VERB//ʃʌt daʊn//
to stop a machine, computer, or business from operating
to stop a machine, computer, or business from operating
Shut down the system, cut down the workload, get down and unplug!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기부터 사용된 'shut'과 고대 영어 'dune'에서 온 'down'이 결합되어 형성된 구동사
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📝Examples
“My laptop always takes forever to shut down, just like my brain after studying all night.”
“The restaurant had to shut down after the health inspector found a family of mice living in the kitchen.”
“Please shut down all electronic devices before takeoff.”
“The power plant was shut down for maintenance last week.”
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