shut down(
shuht
daun
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (to close down)
a. cerrar
The authorities shut down the restaurant because it was deemed a health hazard.Las autoridades cerraron el restaurante porque lo consideraban un riesgo para la salud.
2. (to turn off)
a. apagar
Shut down the engine so the mechanic can fix it.Apaga el motor para que el mecánico pueda arreglarlo.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
3. (to be closed down)
a. cerrarse
The factory had to shut down when the owner filed for bankruptcy.La fábrica tuvo que cerrarse después de que el dueño se declarara en quiebra.
4. (to be turned off)
a. apagarse
The computer should not shut down while you're installing updates.La computadora no debe apagarse mientras instalas actualizaciones.
shut downtransitive verb phraseintransitive verb
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. cerrar por completo
2. (production)
a. suspender
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (general)
a. cerrar por completo
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