Shutdown/ˈʃʌtdaʊn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Context Used to describe a planned or emergency stop in industrial operations. The factory's shutdown affected the supply chain. Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Nature Often implies that the stoppage is not permanent but for a specific period. The equipment will be on shutdown for maintenance this weekend. Pro Tip 3/3Cause and Effect May imply reasons such as updates, repairs, or energy saving and subsequent consequences. The planned shutdown is to install new software.