shutting down

Definitions

The act of ceasing operations or closing a business, facility, or system.

The process of turning off a computer or electronic device.

The act of becoming silent or withdrawing from social interaction.

Examples

The factory is shutting down next month due to a lack of funding.

I am shutting down my computer now so that I can get some sleep.

Synonyms

closing ceasing terminating halting deactivating powering off discontinuing

Antonyms

starting opening activating launching initiating booting continuing