Shutdown
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Shutdown
Noun
- 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."
- A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
"When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room."
- An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.
- A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking.
- A big success; a hyped atmosphere.
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