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The process by which a device, facility, or system is taken out of operation or switched off. This can be temporary or permanent.
Die Abschaltung des Atomkraftwerks ist für nächstes Jahr geplant.
The shutdown of the nuclear power plant is planned for next year.
The noun 'die Abschaltung' (shutdown) is derived from the separable verb 'abschalten' (to switch off/shut down). The ending '-ung' turns the action of the verb into a feminine noun.
Das Abschalten des Lichts spart Energie.
Switching off the light saves energy.
'Abschaltung' (shutdown) is frequently used for large technical facilities or infrastructure. Typical combinations are 'die Abschaltung eines Kraftwerks' (the shutdown of a power plant), 'die Abschaltung der Server' (the shutdown of the servers), or 'die Abschaltung des Systems' (the shutdown of the system).
Die geplante Abschaltung des Netzes findet in der Nacht statt.
The planned shutdown of the network will take place at night.
The noun is very often used with a genitive object that specifies what is being shut down. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative can also be used.
Die Abschaltung des alten Reaktors verlief planmäßig.
The shutdown of the old reactor went according to plan.
commissioning
'die Inbetriebnahme' and 'die Abschaltung' both describe important steps involving devices, facilities, or systems. They are opposites. 'Inbetriebnahme' means that something new is started and made ready for normal use. 'Abschaltung' means that something is switched off or taken out of operation, either temporarily or permanently. With a new machine, you talk about 'Inbetriebnahme' before its first use. When the machine is no longer supposed to run, you talk about 'Abschaltung'.
Die Abschaltung des Servers dauert nur wenige Minuten.
The shutdown of the server takes only a few minutes.
Die Inbetriebnahme der neuen Heizung ist für nächste Woche geplant.
The commissioning of the new heating system is planned for next week.