close a reactor

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

to stop a reactor from operating, often temporarily

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Examples (10)

  • The utility company decided to close the reactor for routine maintenance.
  • Engineers were forced to close the reactor after a minor leak was detected.
  • It took several hours to safely close the nuclear reactor during the emergency drill.
  • They plan to close the aging reactor permanently next year.
  • The government ordered the plant to close its oldest reactor due to safety concerns.
  • The technicians are currently learning the protocol to close a reactor in case of a power surge.
  • Many environmentalists are lobbying the state to close every nuclear reactor in the region.
  • Before the storm hit, the staff had to close the reactor to prevent any accidents.
  • The decision to close the reactor led to a temporary shortage in the local power grid.
  • After the inspection, they will decide whether to close the reactor for further repairs.