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ESLPod_1008_WE_1690 Money Laundering The phrase "to shut down," in this podcast, means to put a company out of business so that it can no longer operate or make a profit: "Large companies are shutting down local factories, because they can make their products less expensively in developing countries." The phrase "to shut down" also means to turn off a computer or a similar device: "Please shut down your computer before you leave the office at night." The phrase "to shut off" also means to make something stop operating: "If you smell natural gas inside the home, shut off the gas lines right away." Finally, the phrase "to shut up" means to be quiet and stop talking: "Shut up! You're giving me a headache."

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ESLPod 1008 to shut down Business | Government + Law | Money

Id	ESLPod_1008_WE_1690
Episode Id	ESLPod 1008
Episode Title	Money Laundering
Phrase	to shut down
Text	The phrase "to shut down," in this podcast, means to put a company out of business so that it can no longer operate or make a profit: "Large companies are shutting down local factories, because they can make their products less expensively in developing countries." The phrase "to shut down" also means to turn off a computer or a similar device: "Please shut down your computer before you leave the office at night." The phrase "to shut off" also means to make something stop operating: "If you smell natural gas inside the home, shut off the gas lines right away." Finally, the phrase "to shut up" means to be quiet and stop talking: "Shut up! You're giving me a headache."
Topics	Business \| Government + Law \| Money

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