shut-down

See also: shutdown and shut down

English

Etymology

Deverbal from shut down.

Noun

shut-down (plural shut-downs)

  1. Alternative form of shutdown.
    • 1958 June, “Main-Line Diesel-Electric Locomotives for the Eastern Region”, in Railway Magazine, page 395:
      Additional warning lights are provided to indicate diesel engine shut-down, traction motor blower failure or high engine cooling water temperature. On the assistant's side of the cab, another light shows should the train heating boiler shut down.
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