Shut: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คซ
shut
[ สสt ]
to close
To move into a position that closes an opening or covers something.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| shut |
Used to quickly stop something from being open, often with force and a sense of finality.
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| close |
Used in everyday language to indicate the act of bringing something to cover an opening or to cease an activity, generally without force. It's more formal and neutral compared to 'shut'.
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| seal |
Used to indicate closing something so tightly that it does not allow passage of air, liquid, or any other substance. Often used for containers or documents.
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| lock |
Used to secure something with a mechanism that needs a key, combination, or code to open. It implies ensuring that it cannot be opened easily.
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Examples of usage
- He shut the door quietly so as not to wake the baby.
- The store shuts at 9 pm every day.
to stop
To cause something to come to an end or to stop operating.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| shut |
Primarily used with doors, windows, or other objects that can close. It can also metaphorically mean to stop communication or activity.
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| stop |
Commonly used and generally means to come to a stop or end. It is versatile and can be used in various contexts, both formal and informal.
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| cease |
Often formal and used in written or official communication. It means to bring an activity or condition to an end.
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| halt |
Used to describe a sudden stop, often in response to an order or as part of a command. It implies a more forceful or abrupt stop.
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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.
slang
An insulting way to tell someone to be quiet or go away.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| shut |
Repeated entry, the same as the first 'shut'. |
| shush |
Often used in informal situations to quickly and quietly ask someone to stop talking or making noise. It can sometimes be seen as dismissive.
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| be quiet |
A polite and gentle way to ask someone to stop making noise or lower their volume.
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Examples of usage
- His response was a simple 'shut it!' before walking away.
Translations
Translations of the word "shut" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fechar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฆ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlieรen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tutup
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะบัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zamknฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใ (ใจใใ)
๐ซ๐ท fermer
๐ช๐ธ cerrar
๐น๐ท kapatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ซ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุบูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ zavลรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ zatvoriลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ณ้ญ (guฤnbรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zapreti
๐ฎ๐ธ loka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baฤlamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ cerrar
Etymology
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.