government shutdown
Definitions
The cessation of non-essential operations or services of a government, often as a result of a budget crisis.
Examples
“Some employees will continue⟳ working through the government shutdown, however, including the three with the longest commute: NASA astronauts Mark⟳ Vande Hei, Joseph Acaba, and Scott Tingle.”
“The former superintendent of Joshua Tree national park⟳ has said it could take⟳ hundreds of years to recover⟳ from damage⟳ caused by visitors during the longest-ever government shutdown.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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