different between shutdown vs shutout

shutdown

English

Etymology

From the verb phrase shut down.

Noun

shutdown (plural shutdowns)

  1. 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.
    There is a plastic molly-guard covering the escalator's shutdown button to prevent little kids from pushing it and stopping the escalator.
  2. A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
    When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room.
  3. An autistic response to stress, etc. where the individual becomes silent and motionless.

Antonyms

  • startup

Related terms

  • shut down

Translations

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shutout

English

Etymology

From the verb phrase shut out.

Noun

shutout (plural shutouts)

  1. Closing and forbidding entry, as a lockout in which management prevents works from working.
    A shutout is a reverse strike: the union complained and the workers wanted to work, but management was opposed.
  2. (sports) A game that ends with one side not having scored.
    The score wasn't just lopsided: it was a shutout.

Derived terms

  • (sports): SO (abbreviation)

Synonyms

  • (sports): zilch

Translations

Anagrams

  • outshut

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