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ESLPod_1002_WE_1678 An Unwelcome Business in the Neighborhood The phrase "to shut down," in this podcast, means to make something stop or to make a business close so it is no longer in operation: "The city may have to shut down the public transit system if ridership doesn't increase." When talking about a computer, "to shut down" means to turn off the device: "Don't forget to back up your files before you shut down the computer." The phrase "to shut down" can also mean to stop sharing one's feelings and/or stop communicating with others: "After his wife died, Spencer seemed to shut down and didn't want to see anyone." Finally, the rude phrase "to shut up" means to be quiet or to stop talking: "Will you please shut up? I'm trying to sleep."

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Id	ESLPod_1002_WE_1678
Episode Id	ESLPod 1002
Episode Title	An Unwelcome Business in the Neighborhood
Phrase	to shut down
Text	The phrase "to shut down," in this podcast, means to make something stop or to make a business close so it is no longer in operation: "The city may have to shut down the public transit system if ridership doesn't increase." When talking about a computer, "to shut down" means to turn off the device: "Don't forget to back up your files before you shut down the computer." The phrase "to shut down" can also mean to stop sharing one's feelings and/or stop communicating with others: "After his wife died, Spencer seemed to shut down and didn't want to see anyone." Finally, the rude phrase "to shut up" means to be quiet or to stop talking: "Will you please shut up? I'm trying to sleep."
Topics	Home + Community

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