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How to pronounce “shutdown

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Pronunciation guide for shutdown

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of shutdown with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
How we must respond to the coronavirus pandemicChina did their equivalent of the shutdown.
Definition summary
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce shutdown

How we must respond to the coronavirus pandemic

China did their equivalent of the shutdown.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “shutdown

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
  • A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
  • (psychology, autism) An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.
  • (sports) A defensive ploy that prevents the opposing players from attacking.
  • (UK, slang) A big success; a hyped atmosphere.

Practice Nearby Words

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