Ending and Shutting

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Ending noun - The last part of a process or action.

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Shutting and ending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shutting" instead a noun "Ending".

Nearby Words: end, ended

Shutting noun - The act of closing something.

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Ending and shutting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ending" instead a noun "Shutting".

Nearby Words: shut, shutter, shutdown

The ending of a Modern Family episode parodies The Godfather ending, with Phil sternly telling Claire not to ask about his business, and Luke shutting the door in her face.

Source: Door Closes Ending
That's probably why the true ending involves the party letting Airy win and then shutting her down afterwards.

Source: Video Game / Bravely Default
In Rez, losing to Eden, the boss of the fifth and final area in the game, has her dissolving, presumably shutting down the network with her, yielding you the worst ending.

Source: Multiple Endings

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