1. The immediate cessation of operations or activity in response to a critical situation or safety hazard
The factory initiated an emergency shutdown when smoke was detected in the main production area.
A fábrica iniciou um encerramento de emergência quando fumaça foi detectada na área principal de produção.
2. An automated or manual system designed to stop machinery, equipment, or processes rapidly to prevent danger or damage
The nuclear plant has multiple emergency shutdown systems as a safety protocol.
A usina nuclear possui múltiplos sistemas de encerramento de emergência como protocolo de segurança.