SHUTDOWN Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word shutdown. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SHUTDOWN
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| block | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) • a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings • a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides • a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit • housing in a large building that is divided into separate units • (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted • an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension • a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope • a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • a platform from which an auctioneer sells • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements verb • render unsuitable for passage • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • stop from happening or developing • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals • run on a block system • interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight • stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block • obstruct • block passage through • support, secure, or raise with a block • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • be unable to remember • shape by using a block • shape into a block or blocks • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) | ||||||||
| cease | verbv | |||||||
noun • (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end verb • put an end to a state or an activity • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical | ||||||||
| close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
| conclude | verbv | |||||||
verb • decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion • bring to a close • reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation • come to a close • reach agreement on | ||||||||
| discontinue | verbv | |||||||
verb • put an end to a state or an activity • come to or be at an end • prevent completion | ||||||||
| end | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • either extremity of something that has length • the point in time at which something ends • the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence • the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it • a final part or section • a final state • the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object • (football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage • a boundary marking the extremities of something • one of two places from which people are communicating to each other • the part you are expected to play • the last section of a communication • a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, designating players at each end of the defensive line verb • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical • bring to an end or halt • be the end of; be the last or concluding part of • put an end to | ||||||||
| finish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) • the temporal end; the concluding time • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) • designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race) • the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict) • event whose occurrence ends something • (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed) • the act of finishing verb • come or bring to a finish or an end • finally be or do something • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical • provide with a finish • finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table • cause to finish a relationship with somebody | ||||||||
| halt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of inactivity following an interruption • the event of something ending • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs verb • cause to come to an abrupt stop • come to a halt, stop moving • stop from happening or developing • stop the flow of a liquid | ||||||||
| stop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the event of something ending • the act of stopping something • a brief stay in the course of a journey • the state of inactivity following an interruption • a spot where something halts or pauses • a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations • (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes • a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens • a restraint that checks the motion of something • an obstruction in a pipe or tube verb • come to a halt, stop moving • put an end to a state or an activity • stop from happening or developing • interrupt a trip • cause to end • prevent completion • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • seize on its way • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical • render unsuitable for passage • stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments | ||||||||
| suspend | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • hang freely • cause to be held in suspension in a fluid • bar temporarily; from school, office, etc. • stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it • make inoperative or stop • render temporarily ineffective | ||||||||
| terminate | verbv | |||||||
verb • bring to an end or halt • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical • be the end of; be the last or concluding part of • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | ||||||||
| closedown | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • termination of operations | ||||||||
| closing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • final or ending noun • the act of closing something • the last section of a communication • approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap • termination of operations • a concluding action | ||||||||
| closure | nounn | |||||||
noun • approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap • a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body • a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric • something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • the act of blocking • termination of operations verb • terminate debate by calling for a vote | ||||||||
