Shutdown (Noun)
Meaning
Termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's shutdown was a devastating blow to the local economy and resulted in hundreds of job losses.
- The city's budget crisis led to the shutdown of many public services, including libraries and community centers.
- The government announced a shutdown of all non-essential services due to the severe weather warning.
- After years of declining enrollment, the university was forced to consider a shutdown of several of its satellite campuses.
- The factory's shutdown led to a significant loss of revenue for the local businesses that relied on it for supplies.