shutdown
intermediateB1/ˈʃʌtdaʊn/ · shut-down
The act of stopping a device or a process.
Meanings
The act of stopping a device or a process.
کسی آلہ یا عمل کو روکنے کا عمل۔
بندش
bandish
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- system shutdown
- power shutdown
- emergency shutdown
Example Sentences
The unexpected shutdown of the system caused a lot of problems.
سسٹم کی اچانک بندش نے بہت سے مسائل پیدا کیے۔
System ki achanak bandish ne bohat se masail paida kiye.
A shutdown of the machinery was necessary for maintenance.
مشینری کی بندش دیکھ بھال کے لیے ضروری تھی۔
Machinery ki bandish dekh bhall ke liye zaroori thi.
The company announced a temporary shutdown for restructuring.
کمپنی نے تنظیم نو کے لیے عارضی بندش کا اعلان کیا۔
Company ne tanzeem naw ke liye arzi bandish ka elan kiya.
Easily Confused With
To cause something to stop operating or to cease activity.
کسی چیز کو کام کرنا روکنے کے لیے سبب بننا۔
بند کرنا
band karna
Common Collocations
- shutdown the system
- shutdown procedures
- shutdown commands
Example Sentences
Please shutdown the computer before leaving.
براہ کرم جانے سے پہلے کمپیوٹر بند کریں۔
Barah-e-karam jane se pehle computer band karein.
They decided to shutdown the factory for safety reasons.
انہوں نے حفاظتی وجوہات کی بنا پر فیکٹری بند کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Unho ne hifazati wajuhat ki buniyat par factory band karne ka faisla kiya.
The technician will shutdown the server for upgrades.
تکنیکی ماہر سرور کو اپ گریڈ کے لیے بند کرے گا۔
Technician server ko upgrade ke liye band karega.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of shutting a door to stop something from coming in.
Imagine a big red button that says 'Shutdown' on it.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "shut down" — to cause to cease operations
First known use: 1960s
The term 'shutdown' has evolved from the phrase 'shut down,' which refers to stopping machinery or operations. It became popular in the computing field in the late 20th century.