die Ausschaltung
Translation
shutdown, elimination, switching off, deactivation
Examples
Die Ausschaltung des Systems dauert einige Minuten.
The shutdown of the system takes a few minutes.
Die Ausschaltung des Gegners war entscheidend.
The elimination of the opponent was decisive.
Grammar Patterns
the ((shutdown/elimination)) ((of sth.)) the shutdown/elimination of sth. Die Ausschaltung des Gegners war entscheidend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abschaltung, Eliminierung; Antonyms: Einschaltung
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'ausschalten' (to switch off, to eliminate). From 'aus-' (out) and 'schalten' (to switch).
Memory Tips
Think of 'switching' ('schalten') something 'out' ('aus') of operation. 'Ausschaltung' is the act of doing so.