1. An unexpected and abrupt cessation of operation of a machine, system, or process
The power failure caused a sudden shutdown of the entire factory.
A falha de energia causou um desligamento repentino de toda a fábrica.
2. In computing, the forced termination of an operating system or application without proper closure procedures
A sudden shutdown of the computer can lead to data loss.
Um desligamento repentino do computador pode resultar em perda de dados.
3. An abrupt halt to operations, business activities, or services
The sudden shutdown of the airport disrupted thousands of travelers.
O encerramento repentino do aeroporto perturbou milhares de viajantes.