| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
shut down [ʃʌt daʊn] | to stop operating or close permanently |
Other meanings
- to turn off a device or system
- to reject or dismiss someone forcefully
- to stop someone from expressing something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "shut down"
- They decided to shut down the factory.
- Please shut down your computer before leaving.
- The government shut down the website.
- She tried to speak, but he shut her down.
Features of Using "shut down"
Can be both transitive and intransitive.
Widely used in technical, business, and interpersonal contexts.
Often used in past tense: shut down (same form).
Separable when referring to devices: “shut the laptop down”.
Also used metaphorically to stop people from talking or expressing ideas.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb shut
shut up
to stop talking
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