permanent shutdown
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈʃaʊtdaʊn/]
nounpl: permanent shutdowns
desligamento permanente
1. The complete and final cessation of operations of a business, facility, system, or device with no intention to resume
The factory announced a permanent shutdown after 50 years of operation.
A fábrica anunciou um desligamento permanente após 50 anos de operação.
2. In technology, the final termination of a service, platform, or system that will not be restarted
Twitter announced the permanent shutdown of Vine in 2017.
O Twitter anunciou o desligamento permanente do Vine em 2017.
3. In nuclear or industrial contexts, the irreversible cessation of equipment or reactor operations
The reactor entered permanent shutdown mode after the safety inspection.
O reator entrou em modo de desligamento permanente após a inspeção de segurança.
In Brazil, 'permanent shutdown' is frequently discussed in news regarding industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and technology companies. The term carries significant weight in labor discussions and economic impacts on communities. In the USA, the phrase is commonly used in corporate announcements and technology industry contexts, reflecting the dynamic nature of American business and digital services.
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