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Meaning of word shut from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

shut   verb

Meaning : Move so that an opening or passage is obstructed. Make shut.

Example : Close the door.
Shut the window.

Synonyms : close

Cause to open or to become open.

Mary opened the car door.
open, open up

Meaning : Become closed.

Example : The windows closed with a loud bang.

Synonyms : close

Become open.

The door opened.
open, open up

Meaning : Prevent from entering. Shut out.

Example : The trees were shutting out all sunlight.
This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country.

Synonyms : exclude, keep out, shut out

Allow participation in or the right to be part of. Permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of.

Admit someone to the profession.
She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar.
admit, include, let in

shut   adjective

Meaning : Not open.

Example : The door slammed shut.

Synonyms : closed, unopen

Affording unobstructed entrance and exit. Not shut or closed.

An open door.
They left the door open.
open, unfastened

Meaning : Used especially of mouth or eyes.

Example : He sat quietly with closed eyes.
His eyes were shut against the sunlight.

Synonyms : closed

Used of mouth or eyes.

Keep your eyes open.
His mouth slightly opened.
open, opened