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Shutdown

གློག་སྒོ་རྒྱག་པ།

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/SHUT-down/

Also known as: power off, turn off

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Shutdown powers a device fully off so it stops running programs until you turn it on again — different from sleep or closing a lid.

Real-World Example

Shutting down a laptop for air travel can meet airline rules and preserve battery.

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