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Rule "shutdown (shut down)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: shutdown (shut down)
Message: The word '\3' is a noun. Did you mean the verb <suggestion>\3</suggestion>?
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.
ID: SHUTDOWN [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-05 22:33:08 +0100)