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Stopping vs Shutdown - What's the difference?

stopping | shutdown |

As nouns the difference between stopping and shutdown

is that stopping is the act of something that stops; a halt while shutdown is the action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

As a verb stopping

is .

stopping

English

Verb

(head)
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of something that stops; a halt.
  • constant startings and stoppings
  • Material for filling a cavity.
  • (mining) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
  • A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.
  • (Youatt)

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    shutdown

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
  • You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown .
  • A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
  • When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown he ceased his insults.

    Antonyms

    * startup