shut

/ʃˈʌt/

/ˈʃət/

to shut

MAIN VERB

to close something

synonyms : close

antonyms : open

(of a door, window, etc.) to become closed

synonyms : close

antonyms : open

prevent from entering; shut out

synonyms : exclude

antonyms : admit

shut

not open

synonyms : closed

antonyms : open

used especially of mouth or eyes

synonyms : closed

antonyms : open

Examples

1. She tried the windows, but they were all sealed shut.

2. The door clicked shut behind me.

3. It was like shutting the barn door after the horse is stolen.

4. It was like shutting the stable door after the horse had bolted.