1. The process of orderly termination of a computer system or software application, often involving saving data and closing programs
The system shutdown procedure took several minutes to complete safely.
O procedimento de encerramento do sistema levou vários minutos para ser concluído com segurança.
2. An interruption or cessation of operational activity in a system or facility
A scheduled system shutdown is planned for maintenance tonight.
Um encerramento do sistema agendado está planejado para manutenção esta noite.