Phrasal Verb - shutting down

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Definition

1. To cause something, especially a machine or system, to stop functioning or operating, typically in a deliberate and permanent way.
2. To bring an activity or event to an end, especially abruptly or suddenly.
3. To prevent access to a website, service, or application.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The factory will be shutting down for the holidays.
2	I'm sorry, we're going to have to shut down the project due to lack of funding.
3	The airline had to shut down all flights during the volcanic ash cloud.
4	The government has shut down the border to prevent the spread of the disease.
5	The power plant was shutting down for routine maintenance.
6	The server was shutting down for the night.
7	The company's CEO decided to shut down the unprofitable division.
8	The police shut down the illegal gambling operation.
9	The government shut down all non-essential services during the crisis.
10	The school principal shut down the assembly due to bad weather.