Break and Shutdown

Break

Break noun - A momentary halt in an activity.

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

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

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

Nearby Words: shut, shutting

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Break Out the Museum Piece: During the Orbal Shutdown Phenomenon Carna borrows an 'antique' rifle from the Ruan weapon shop and uses it to great effect.
  • Explosive Overclocking Triple Strength Myomers work as a Limit Break, as their increased strength only applies when the battlemech is nearing dangerous levels of heat; one lucky Inferno missile could send the heat spiraling out of control, resulting in a shutdown or internal ammo explosion (a Very Bad Thing).
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