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Rule "shutdown (shut down)"

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Description: shutdown (shut down)
Message: The word '\3' is a noun. Did you mean the verb \3?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He had to shutdown his computer.
    Correction suggestion: shut down
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The economy contracted in 2001 and 2002 due to slowdowns in tourism.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: SHUTDOWN [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)