[Phrasal Verb] SHUT DOWN - Master the Art of Expressing Closures in English!

Cease operations

Shut down" refers to stopping something from working, such as turning off machinery or closing a business temporarily or permanently. For example, "After the festival, they shut down all the lights and music." It's particularly relevant in industrial and technical conversations.

Example Sentences

1. They had to shut down the factory.

   They needed to close the factory.

2. Due to the storm, they shut down the electricity.

   Due to the storm, they turned off the electricity.

3. The shop decided to shut down early today.

   The shop decided to close earlier than usual today.