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| shut [ shut ] |
verb (past and past participle shut, present participle shut·ting, 3rd person present singular shuts) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb close opening: to move something into a position that blocks or covers an opening, or move into such a position
  leaned over to shut the window
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2. transitive verb stop access or exit: to prevent entrance to or exit from something, e.g. by locking doors
Rising water levels meant that they had to shut the tunnel.
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3. transitive verb fold parts closed: to close something by bringing its covering or parts together
had to shut her eyes against the light
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4. transitive verb lock something: to secure something with a lock or latch
The gate had not been shut properly.
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5. transitive and intransitive verb stop operation: to discontinue operation temporarily or permanently, or cause something to discontinue operation
Another factory shut because it was losing money.
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adjective |
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secured: closed or fastened against entrance or exit
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noun (plural shuts) |
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metallurgy connection between welded pieces: the region of connection between pieces of metal that are welded together
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| [ Old English scyttan< Germanic] |
