v.
(shuts, shutting; past and past part. shut)
- move or cause to move into position to block an opening.
▸block an opening into (something) by moving a lid or similar part.
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(usu. shut someone/thing in/out)
confine or exclude by closing something such as a door.
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(shut someone out)
prevent an opponent from scoring in a game.
- fold or bring together the sides or parts of.
- make or become unavailable for business or service.
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(shut down or shut something down)
cease or cause something to cease business or operation.
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(shut off or shut something off)
stop or cause something to stop flowing or working.
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(shut up or shut someone up)
informal stop or cause someone to stop talking.
Phrase
- be
(or get)
shut of
informal be (or get) rid of. - shut up shop
cease trading.
Etymology
OE scyttan ‘put (a bolt) in position to hold fast’, of W. Gmc origin; rel. to shoot.