die Abschaltung
Translation
shutdown, deactivation, power-off, disconnection
Examples
Die Abschaltung des Kraftwerks ist geplant.
The shutdown of the power plant is planned.
Eine automatische Abschaltung verhinderte größeren Schaden.
An automatic shutdown prevented major damage.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the shutdown of sth. The shutdown of the power plant is scheduled for tomorrow.
(as subject/object) An automatic shutdown prevented further damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shutdown, power-off, deactivation; Antonyms: Einschaltung (power-on), Aktivierung (activation)
Etymology
A noun formed from the verb 'abschalten' (to switch off). It combines 'ab-' (off), 'schalten' (to switch), and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'switching-off'. The '-ung' ending in German often corresponds to '-ing' or '-tion' in English.