if a machine or computer shuts down, or if someone shuts it down, it stops operating
if a shop, school, factory, or business shuts down, or if someone shuts it down, it closes, usually permanently
to stop someone from doing something, especially to stop a player from having the freedom to move around or play well
An old guy in a warehouse next door collapsed and almost died'cause his pacemaker shut down for half a minute.
shuts down
shutting down
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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