shutdownprocedure
nounUK /ˈʃʌtdaʊn prəˈsiːdʒə/
US /ˈʃʌtdaʊn prəˈsiːdʒər/
The steps you follow to turn off a machine or computer safely.
Follow the shutdown procedure before you unplug the computer.
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2. The official way a factory or business stops working for good.
The plant's shutdown procedure took several weeks.
3. A set of actions for ending a program or system in an emergency.
The emergency shutdown procedure stopped the reactor quickly.
4. The steps a person follows to finish work and close things down at the end of the day.
Our shop's shutdown procedure includes counting the money and locking the door.