shutdownroutine
nounUK /ˈʃʌtdaʊn ruːˈtiːn/
US /ˈʃʌtdaʊn ruːˈtiːn/
A set of steps you do to close something down safely.
Before bed, my shutdownroutine is to brush my teeth and turn off the light.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The steps a computer follows to turn off safely.
The computer's shutdownroutine saved all my files before it went dark.
3. A plan for stopping a big machine or factory for the day.
The workers followed the shutdownroutine to stop the machines at five o'clock.
4. A calm set of actions to end a busy day.
Her shutdownroutine helps her relax after school.