Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shut

verb
/ʃʌt/
Definition
To close something, typically a door or window.
Examples
  • She quickly shut the door behind her.
  • Don’t forget to shut the window before leaving.
  • The shop will shut early today.
Meaning
The act of bringing something to a state of closure or preventing it from being open.
Synonyms
  • Close
  • Seal
  • Conclude
  • Block