What is Shut It Down?
1.
The beginning of the end, generally used to inform "The Boys" of the green light you have recieved from a female who is willing to mate.
"Whats the deal with that hot body you've been talking to?"
"SHUT IT DOWN"
"I understand and will speak to you in detail tomorrow."
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2.
to take complete control of a situation at any given moment
Matt: "I'll believe it when I see. There is no way you are taking that chick home. She's making out with another dude."
Kris: "I've shut it down before. I'll shut it down again. I do what do."
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3.
To end a situation of your making because it has gotten
To call an end to a situation that is heading in a direction you don't like.
Usually used in a humorous manner to highlight that you don't approve of a situation
You organise a work social event and after a few hours it is descending into drunken chaos so you call 'OK, shut it down'.
You and friends go to see a movie that turns out to be of poor quality or distasteful so as it gets to a particularly bad scene you call 'Shut it down' as you walk out.
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4.
An expression of incredulity (that you are unable or unwilling to believe something).
Analogous to "Get outta here!" or "You can't be serious!"
"You're moving to Florida? SHUT IT DOWN!!"
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5.
also shut 'er down
1) used when someone crosses the line, usually to tell them to shut up
2) said to people that are too loud, drunk, or obnoxiously unfunny
Sarah: "You're mom's a sleazy slut!"
Cara: "Shut 'er down Sarah"
Sarah: "I'm sorry"
6.
To stop working, to chill out, to take it easy, to relax
On fridays our class likes to shut it down and watch a movie.
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7.
To take a nap or go to sleep.
Can also be used synonymously with shut up
I am going to go home and shut it down
Hey!! shut it down!!
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