Shutdown and Slowdown

Shutdown

Shutdown noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
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Slowdown and shutdown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slowdown" instead a noun "Shutdown".

Nearby Words: shut, shutting

Slowdown

Slowdown noun - A usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something.
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Shutdown and slowdown are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shutdown" instead a noun "Slowdown".

Nearby Words: slow, slowness
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