close a reactor
Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words
to stop a reactor from operating, often temporarily
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- 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.