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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.
closure / blocking
With a Sperrung, an access point or function remains blocked even though the associated system can continue to operate. Abschaltung, by contrast, means that the device, facility, or entire system is switched off or taken out of operation.
Wegen einer technischen Störung verhindert die Abschaltung des Systems jede weitere Anmeldung.
Because of a technical fault, shutting down the system prevents any further logins.
Nach mehreren falschen Passwörtern verhindert die Sperrung des Kontos jede weitere Anmeldung.
After several incorrect passwords, the account being blocked prevents any further logins.
