emergencystopsystem
nounUK /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi stɒp ˈsɪstəm/
US /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi stɑːp ˈsɪstəm/
A special button or switch that stops a machine fast when something goes wrong.
The worker pressed the emergencystopsystem when he saw smoke coming from the machine.
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2. A feature in a computer program that quickly stops a running task.
The app has an emergencystopsystem to halt downloads instantly.
3. A rule in a game that ends play right away if there is danger.
The playground game had an emergencystopsystem if anyone got hurt.
4. A backup plan that stops a vehicle automatically to prevent a crash.
The train's emergencystopsystem kicked in when the signal turned red.