1-Stop Dictionary Reference

Shutdown

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

n. A cessation of operations or activity, as at a factory.

n. The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

n. A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.

n. termination of operations

"The White House is so skittish about the word "shutdown" that it has been all but banished from its own lexicon."

startup

Words that are more generic or abstract

termination conclusion ending

layoff plant closing bank closing

Words that are found in similar contexts

start-up override shutoff logon logoff