SHUTDOWN

Shutdown

To shut down or power off a computer is to remove power from a computer's main components in a controlled way. After a computer is shut down, main components such as CPUs, RAM modules and hard disk drives are powered down, although some internal components, such as an internal clock, may retain power.

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Shut Down

"Shut Down" is a song written by Brian Wilson, Roger Christian and Mike Love for the US rock band the Beach Boys. It was released on their 1963 album Surfin' U.S.A. and was also released on their 1963 album Little Deuce Coupe. It was also released as the B-side of the "Surfin' U.S.A." single. The single peaked at number 23 in the US and number 34 in the UK

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shut down

Verb

  1. To close, terminate, or end
    They are planning to shut down the entire building at the end of the month.
  2. To turn off or stop.
    It's a good idea to shut down the machine before you leave.


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shutdown

Noun

  1. The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
    The system is doing its shutdown operations.
  2. A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
    When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown he ceased his insults.


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