Shut: meaning, definitions and examples

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shut

[ ʃʌt ]

^{Context #1}

to close

To move into a position that closes an opening or covers something.

Synonyms

close, lock, seal

Examples of usage

He shut the door quietly so as not to wake the baby.
The store shuts at 9 pm every day.

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to stop

To cause something to come to an end or to stop operating.

Synonyms

cease, halt, stop

Examples of usage

The government threatened to shut down the company if they didn't comply with regulations.
She shut off the power to the house before leaving for vacation.

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slang

An insulting way to tell someone to be quiet or go away.

Synonyms

be quiet, shush

Examples of usage

His response was a simple 'shut it!' before walking away.

Translations

Translations of the word "shut" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fechar

🇮🇳 बंद करना

🇩🇪 schließen

🇮🇩 tutup

🇺🇦 закрити

🇵🇱 zamknąć

🇯🇵 閉じる (とじる)

🇫🇷 fermer

🇪🇸 cerrar

🇹🇷 kapatmak

🇰🇷 닫다

🇸🇦 إغلاق

🇨🇿 zavřít

🇸🇰 zatvoriť

🇨🇳 关闭 (guānbì)

🇸🇮 zapreti

🇮🇸 loka

🇰🇿 жабу

🇬🇪 დახურვა

🇦🇿 bağlamaq

🇲🇽 cerrar

Word origin

The word 'shut' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'scyttan' meaning 'to close, shut'. Over time, its usage evolved to include various meanings such as closing a door or stopping an operation. The slang usage of 'shut' as an insult likely developed as a quick and direct way to tell someone to be quiet or go away. Throughout history, 'shut' has remained a common and versatile word in the English language.