shut down

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Flores has repeated the analysis for each month since June, with the exception of October, when the federal government shut down and for the first time in some 50 years did not collect these data.

From Los Angeles Times

At the same time, genes essential for normal liver function, including those involved in metabolism and protein secretion, were gradually shut down.

From Science Daily

Unified and other large public school districts, because their phones are not completely shut down.

From Los Angeles Times

A carpet seller at Tehran’s central bazaar said he saw the market shut down this morning.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Magnesium deficiency shuts down the vitamin D synthesis and metabolism pathway," Dai said.

From Science Daily