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. I accidentally shut the door on her fingers. flowers that shut at night The door shut slowly behind me. The owner is shutting the pub for the weekend. They plan to shut the factory by the end of the year.Adjective
She listened to the music with her eyes shut. Check to make sure that all the windows are shut.
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. 2019 When the Premier League registration window slammed shut on August 8th, the Reds had just two youth signings - Sepp van den Berg and Harvey Elliott - and a backup keeper - Adrian - to show for an entire pre-season of negotiations. — SI.com, "4 Liverpool Players Who Could Still Leave Anfield This Summer," 20 Aug. 2019 It was closed for a month, shutting its doors on July 16 and sending guests to nearby hotels, after public health officials linked cases of the disease to the hotel. — Ryan Prior, CNN, "Sheraton Atlanta hotel cleared to reopen after outbreak of Legionnaires' disease," 16 Aug. 2019 The new ruling by Judge Amy Totenberg slams the door shut on that possibility. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "Judge orders Georgia to switch to paper ballots for 2020 elections," 16 Aug. 2019 His throwing progression appeared to be moving fine early in the year, but the Marlins shut him down on June 7 with elbow discomfort. — Wells Dusenbury, sun-sentinel.com, "Marlins mailbag: Trade deadline moves, Caleb Smith’s future, where will JJ Bleday finish the season?," 24 July 2019 In game one Friday, three Aberdeen pitchers combined to shut the Tigers out on three hits. — Randy Mcroberts, baltimoresun.com, "Aberdeen splits two Friday and four overall with Connecticut," 20 July 2019 The change is starting with a switch in anchor tenants, as Staples is shutting its doors on July 26 to make room for Planet Fitness. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Sorrento Valley food court will be elevated into a food hall," 19 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommended bond trading close at 2 p.m. ET and remain shut Wednesday, while U.S. stock trading ended at 1 p.m. ET. — Akane Otani, WSJ, "Treasurys Strengthen Ahead of July 4 Holiday," 3 July 2018 Many restaurants remain shut during daylight hours. — Kamakshi Ayyar, Time, "Your Complete Guide to Ramadan, Including the Proper Greeting and When It Starts," 15 May 2018 Rachel Lindsay took full advantage of the Fantasy Suite on The Bachelor … to catch up on some shut eye. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Rachel Lindsay Didn't Have Sex with Nick Viall in the Fantasy Suite ... Because of Donald Trump," 7 Feb. 2018 Schools remained shut and two former chief ministers of the state were arrested. — Niha Masih, Washington Post, "Internet, mobile blackout shuts down communication with Kashmir," 6 Aug. 2019 The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommended bond trading close at 2 p.m. ET and remain shut Wednesday, while U.S. stock trading ended at 1 p.m. ET. — Akane Otani, WSJ, "Treasurys Strengthen Ahead of July 4 Holiday," 3 July 2018 Many restaurants remain shut during daylight hours. — Kamakshi Ayyar, Time, "Your Complete Guide to Ramadan, Including the Proper Greeting and When It Starts," 15 May 2018 Many buildings remain shut or under reconstruction, especially in the Roma and La Condesa neighborhoods. — Christopher Reynolds, latimes.com, "Savor Puebla, a Mexican gem known for its food and sense of style," 18 Mar. 2018 Rachel Lindsay took full advantage of the Fantasy Suite on The Bachelor … to catch up on some shut eye. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Rachel Lindsay Didn't Have Sex with Nick Viall in the Fantasy Suite ... Because of Donald Trump," 7 Feb. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Plus, how to cope with shut-offs: Simple steps residents can take to be prepared. • On second thought: S.F. top Dem David Campos pulls back boycott over Dede Wilsey’s GOP ties, reports Phil Matier. — Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Briefing: ‘Very tragic’ boat fire off Southern California shoreline," 3 Sep. 2019 Originally, Google made August 31 a hard shut-off date for Works with Nest, but after receiving complaints, the company relented. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "The death of “Works with Nest” begins now with Google account migrations," 20 Aug. 2019 Reaching out to all those people on short notice before a shut-off would be a tall order, said Paul Dunaway, director of the adult and aging division of the county’s Department of Health Services. — Los Angeles Times, "Power shutoffs could prevent wildfires, but at what cost to the elderly and disabled?," 18 Aug. 2019 The shut-off is often near the water meter or where the main water line enters the home. — Washington Post, "Liz Weston: Is your wealth dripping away?," 23 July 2019 Additional items are available at a discount, such as a second programmable thermostat and automatic shut-off timers for electronics. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "Free energy audits offered to lower income St. Paul residents," 19 July 2019 There have been nearly 240 wildfires in California over the past week, causing one evacuation and two power shut-offs while fire fighters and utility companies attempt to prevent another catastrophe. — Jasmine Aguilera, Time, "During Record-Breaking Heat Wave, California Sees Nearly 240 Wildfires Within a Week," 11 June 2019 In terms of clean sheets, the club ranked an impressive sixth overall with 12 shut-outs for the campaign, a stat which proved so crucial to their strong second half of the season run. — SI.com, "Crystal Palace 2019/20 Season Preview: Strengths, Weaknesses, Key Man & Predictions," 8 Aug. 2019 But, the convenience of the weight, storage size, and the nice brass coupling with shut-off valve convinced us otherwise. — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Garden Hoses for More Than Just Your Garden," 16 July 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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