shutting down

The picture painted was one in which private employers are shutting down and only government hiring is keeping the California economy afloat.

She added: "While other tourist towns are shutting down, we are getting going again with the Illuminations."

This winter, as smog returned to Delhi and adjoining regions, authorities imposed measures such as restricting non-essential construction, halting demolition activities, shutting down polluting industries, and limiting the number of vehicles on the road.

Baltimore’s prolific offense will face the Chargers’ No. 1-ranked scoring defense that proved its mettle by shutting down the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow in critical situations last week.

They had no trouble shutting down offenses led by rookie quarterbacks still adjusting to the NFL or journeyman veterans.