Pronunciation

/shʌt/

Definitions

• Verb:
  • Noun: A mechanical device that closes by applying pressure, as in a door or window. For example: “The child shut the door quietly.”
  • Verb: To close with force or firmly, as a door or window. For example: “She shut the book and put it down.”
  • Verb: To stop or cease functioning, as a process or activity. For example: “The factory shut down due to financial difficulties.”
  • Verb: To bring to an end or terminate (a relationship, conversation, etc.). For example: “He shut down the discussion after everyone agreed on the plan.”

Phrases

• “Shut up” is an informal way to tell someone to be quiet.
• “Shut off” means to turn something off, like a faucet or electricity.
• “Shut down” can refer to closing a business or system, or simply stopping an activity.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He had to shut the oven before the cake was fully cooked.”
• Verb: “She shut the curtains to block out the sunlight.”
• Verb: “The company shut down temporarily for maintenance.”
• Verb: “After the argument, they decided to shut the conversation down.”

Synonyms

• Close
• Fasten
• Lock
• Seal
• Terminate
• End

Antonyms

• Open
• Unfasten
• Unlock
• Reveal
• Continue
• Restart