Shutdown

Full definition of shutdown

Noun

1. The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown.
2. A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown he ceased his insults.

Antonyms

• startup

Related terms

• shut down