Synonyms for shutdown
ˈʃʌtˌdaʊnshut·down

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1. shutdownnoun

   Antonyms:
   startup

2. shutdownnoun

   The system is doing its shutdown operations.

   Antonyms:
   startup

3. shutdownnoun

   When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown he ceased his insults.

   Antonyms:
   startup

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1. closure, closedown, closing, shutdownnoun

   termination of operations

   "they regretted the closure of the day care center"

   Synonyms:
   block, gag law, completion, end, gag rule, conclusion, ending, culmination, stoppage, mop up, cloture, blockage, occlusion, law of closure, settlement, closing, close, shutting, stop, closedown, resolution, windup, closure

Matched Categories

1. • Termination

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1. List of paraphrases for "shutdown":

   closure, off, closing, latch, power-off, close, judgment, sealing, lock, cut-off, sleep, power-down, shut-down

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1. Nancy Pelosi:

   The debt ceiling and the stock market were always two major motivators for Donald Trump to try and clear the way, we avoided sequestration and for the moment avoided a shutdown. For federal workers, that was very important.

2. Chuck Schumer:

   On Fridayin the Oval Office, I made what I thought was a very generous offer to the president, the most generous offer yet, the president must take yes for an answer. Until he does, it’s the Trump Shutdown.

3. Stann Kaplan:

   I actually filed for unemployment on Monday, when I did file, they asked me why I didn't file sooner. I just said I was just kind of waiting to see whether we get paid or whether this shutdown will end.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   House Republicans are seeking to disguise their efforts, threatening our national security in order to undermine the president’s clear legal authority, we will not be enablers to a Republican government shutdown, partial or otherwise.

5. Lindsey Graham:

   After my discussions with numerous senators on both sides of the last night it is clear to me a commitment to move to immigration after February 8th is the key to ending the government shutdown and finding resolution on all the outstanding issues.