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closes - ceases - terminates - halts - stops - discontin - ends - concludes - finishes - suspends - disbands - winds up - wraps up - shuts - seals - locks - bolts - secures - barricades - blocks - bars - cuts off - interrupts - breaks off - severs - disconnects - unplugs - powers down - deactivates - disables - freezes - immobilizes - paralyzes - neutralizes - silences - quells - suppresses - stifles - extinguishes - snuffs out - douses - quenches - curtails - abbreviates - truncates
The term 'shuts down' refers to the process of ceasing all operations of a system, device, or application. In computing, shutting down typically involves safely closing all open programs and saving work before turning off the power. In business, it can refer to the cessation of a company's operations or the closing of a specific office or branch. The term implies a permanent or long-term stop, distinct from temporarily pausing or suspending activities.