Arrest and Shutdown

Arrest

Arrest noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Usage example: “hemostasis” is the technical term for arrest of bleeding

Shutdown and arrest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shutdown" instead a noun "Arrest".

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Shutdown

Shutdown noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Usage example: the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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Synonyms for Shutdown

Arrest and shutdown are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrest" instead a noun "Shutdown".

Nearby Words: shut, shutting

Both words in one sentence

  • Any attempt to arrest a senior officer of OCP results in shutdown.
  • Manga / Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru Ripped from the Headlines: The Japanese headlines, as the shutdown of Kaburagi Ryu due to tax evasion charges mirror the real life arrest of Kazuyoshi Ishii, founder of the Seidokaikan karate organization (the Real Life founders of K-1).
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