shut down

Verb

transitive ergative figuratively intransitive slang

(transitive) To close, terminate, or end. / (ergative) To turn off or stop. / (figuratively, intransitive) To emotionally withdraw into oneself as a defense mechanism; to block out external stressors.

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）閉じる、終了する、終わらせる / （自動詞/ergative）停止する、電源を切る / （比喩的、intransitive）感情的に引きこもり、外部のストレスを遮断する

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The company decided to shut down the old factory after years of losses.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

会社は長年の損失の末、古い工場を閉鎖することを決めた。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To close, terminate, or end.

They are planning to shut down the entire building at the end of the month.

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Sense（2）

(ergative) To turn off or stop.

It's a good idea to shut down the machine before you leave.

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Sense（3）

(figuratively, intransitive) To emotionally withdraw into oneself as a defense mechanism; to block out external stressors.

I can't talk to him about the accident; he just shuts down anytime I try.

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Sense（4）

(slang, auto racing, car culture) To pass (another vehicle), especially quickly.

I opened that throttle and shut him down.

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shuts down

（ present singular third-person ）

shutting down

（ participle present ）

shut down

（ participle past ）

shut down

（ past ）

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