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noun
(THE PROCESS OF TAKING SOMETHING OUT OF SERVICE)
The decommissioning of the old power plant began. - Die Stilllegung des alten Kraftwerks begann.
(THE ACT OF STOPPING A MACHINE OR SYSTEM)
The shutdown of the system was necessary. - Die Stilllegung des Systems war notwendig.
(THE ACT OF CLOSING SOMETHING PERMANENTLY)
The closure of the factory was announced. - Die Stilllegung der Fabrik wurde angekündigt.