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. The elimination of the opponent was decisive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abschaltung, Eliminierung; Antonyms: Einschaltung
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'ausschalten' (to turn off, eliminate). It combines 'aus-' (out) and 'schalten' (to switch).
Memory Tips
This is the noun for the action of 'ausschalten'. Imagine switching a competitor 'out' of the game.