Answer
The answer is ‘shut them down.’ The meaning is akin to “stop,” “end,” “discontinue,” #terminate” and “block.” It’s not about causing someone to be quiet. The “shutting down” is of the event, in this case.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-06/china-braces-for-year-of-significant-but-difficult-anniversaries/10970346
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