Shut ( verb , adjective )

(As a verb)

Shut ( verb )

1. To close or fasten (a door, window, etc.).
2. To stop or block the passage through (a door, window, etc.).
3. To put an end to (an activity, operation, etc.).
4. To close down (a business, factory, etc.).

Origin:

Middle english shutten, from old english scyttan, from proto-germanic *skutjaną.

Examples:

1. She shut the door, and the noise from outside faded away.
2. He shut the window, and the room became quieter.
3. The government shut down the border, to stop the spread of the virus.
4. The company shut the factory, and laid off the workers.
5. She shut her eyes, and took a deep breath, before starting the performance.

(As an adjective)

Shut ( adjective )

1. To close or fasten (a door, window, etc.).
2. To stop or block the passage through (a door, window, etc.).
3. To put an end to (an activity, operation, etc.).
4. To close down (a business, factory, etc.).

Origin:

Middle english shutten, from old english scyttan, from proto-germanic *skutjaną.

Examples:

1. She shut the door, and the noise from outside faded away.
2. He shut the window, and the room became quieter.
3. The government shut down the border, to stop the spread of the virus.
4. The company shut the factory, and laid off the workers.
5. She shut her eyes, and took a deep breath, before starting the performance.