shut
verb
\ ˈshət
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shut;
shutting
Definition of shut
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: to move into position to close an opening
shut the lid
b
: to prevent entrance to or passage to or from
2
: to confine by or as if by enclosure
shut herself in her study
3
: to fasten with a lock or bolt
4
: to close by bringing enclosing or covering parts together
shut the eyes
5
: to cause to cease or suspend an operation or activity
—often used with down
1
: to close itself or become closed
flowers that shut at night
2
: to cease or suspend an operation or activity
—often used with down
shut
adjectiveDefinition of shut (Entry 2 of 3)
shut
nounDefinition of shut (Entry 3 of 3)
: the act of shutting
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Synonyms & Antonyms for shut
Synonyms: Verb
close, make [chiefly dialect], steek [chiefly Scottish]
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of shut in a Sentence
Verb
He shut his eyes and went to sleep. She shut the book loudly.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In an online update, Disney said its Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom would shut at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Magic Kingdom and Epcot closing an hour later. — Kate Gibson, CBS News, "DisneyWorld, Legoland and other Orlando tourist parks close as Dorian nears Florida," 3 Sep. 2019 Rozi kept a large study overflowing with books, shutting himself in on weekends to focus on writing and editing. — Washington Post, "China ban on some textbooks seen as aimed at Uighur culture," 28 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shut.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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