Shut
verb
To close something or stop it from being open.
Please shut the door on your way out.
Often appears as...
- shut the door
- shut the window
verb
To stop a business or service from operating.
The power plant was shut due to a technical issue.
Often appears as...
- shut a business
- shut a factory
verb
To not allow someone or something to participate or enter.
He felt shut out of the conversation.
Often appears as...
- shut out
- shut in
adjective
In the state of being closed or not open.
The office is shut on weekends.
Often appears as...
- shut door
- shut window
verb
To stop speaking or making noise.
Shut up! I can't hear the movie.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To confine or imprison.
They shut him in a small room for questioning.
Often appears as...
- shut in
- shut up
verb
To close something or stop it from being open.
Please shut the door on your way out.
Often appears as...
- shut the door
- shut the window
verb
To stop a business or service from operating.
The power plant was shut due to a technical issue.
Often appears as...
- shut a business
- shut a factory
verb
To not allow someone or something to participate or enter.
He felt shut out of the conversation.
Often appears as...
- shut out
- shut in
adjective
In the state of being closed or not open.
The office is shut on weekends.
Often appears as...
- shut door
- shut window
verb
To stop speaking or making noise.
Shut up! I can't hear the movie.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To confine or imprison.
They shut him in a small room for questioning.
Often appears as...
- shut in
- shut up
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves manually closing something with your hands or body.
Could you shut the trunk of the car?
Pro Tip 2/3Completion
Implies an action is fully finished, like securing a lid tightly.
Please shut the jar properly; the lid is loose.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Concern
Can imply safety, preventing harm by closing something.
Shut the gate so the dog doesn't run into the street.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves manually closing something with your hands or body.
Could you shut the trunk of the car?
Pro Tip 2/3Completion
Implies an action is fully finished, like securing a lid tightly.
Please shut the jar properly; the lid is loose.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Concern
Can imply safety, preventing harm by closing something.
Shut the gate so the dog doesn't run into the street.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves manually closing something with your hands or body.
Could you shut the trunk of the car?
Pro Tip 2/3Completion
Implies an action is fully finished, like securing a lid tightly.
Please shut the jar properly; the lid is loose.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Concern
Can imply safety, preventing harm by closing something.
Shut the gate so the dog doesn't run into the street.
Never forget "Shut"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
If we could learn how to shut down these lines of communication, we'd have a better shot at vanquishing a tumor permanently. Additionally, mounting evidence suggests we'll need to figure out how to eradicate cancer stem cells. These are rare but seem to have special properties that make them resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.
Video examples
What does the liver do?...
the liver is an extremely efficient industrial site, performing multiple tasks that support each other. But such a complex system needs to be kept running smoothly by keeping it healthy and not overloading it with more toxins than it can handle. This is one factory we simply can't afford to shut down.
Video examples
What it's like to be a...
that every cleric that she had talked to had shut her down and said that her rage, her sense of injustice in the world, was just going to get her in trouble. And so with nowhere to channel and make sense of this anger, she was a prime target to be exploited by extremists promising her a solution.
Video examples
How does cancer spread...
Understanding the exact mechanism holds an important key to finding a cure for advanced stage cancers. By studying both the genetic and environmental factors, which contribute to successful metastasis, we can pinpoint ways to shut down the process. The war against cancer is a constant struggle,
Video examples
Why is being scared so...
by releasing chemicals that change how our brains and bodies function. This automatic response jumpstarts systems that can aid in survival. They do this by making sure we have enough energy and are protected from feeling pain, while shutting down nonessential systems, like critical thought.
Video examples
Want to be an activist?...
"OMG shut up! You just want money and attention." So, it was comments like these that really discouraged me from wanting to make change in the future because I thought, "People don't care. People think it's a waste of time. And people are going to be disrespectful
Video examples
The art of the metaphor...
and we know instantly what it would feel like if the sky were a fabric sewn shut. They can live in adjectives, too. "Still waters run deep," we say of someone quiet and thoughtful. And the deep matters as much as the stillness and the water do.
Video examples
The dangers of...
is a knife that you have never touched that is very important to know especially if you're in the dock and you're innocent so forensic science isn't always the opener shut case that we might think it is it is possible that
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
drink is more important than cleanliness x-rays shows how the milk is thrown back once at five times the force of gravity and his mouth shuts like a trap as it is swallow
Video examples
Tap Into Your Brain's...
what the easy fella this is a family show but this guy isn't the only one who said red hammer no way shut the front door a red hammer red hammer no way
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
If we could learn how to shut down these lines of communication, we'd have a better shot at vanquishing a tumor permanently. Additionally, mounting evidence suggests we'll need to figure out how to eradicate cancer stem cells. These are rare but seem to have special properties that make them resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.
Video examples
What does the liver do?...
the liver is an extremely efficient industrial site, performing multiple tasks that support each other. But such a complex system needs to be kept running smoothly by keeping it healthy and not overloading it with more toxins than it can handle. This is one factory we simply can't afford to shut down.
Video examples
What it's like to be a...
that every cleric that she had talked to had shut her down and said that her rage, her sense of injustice in the world, was just going to get her in trouble. And so with nowhere to channel and make sense of this anger, she was a prime target to be exploited by extremists promising her a solution.
Video examples
How does cancer spread...
Understanding the exact mechanism holds an important key to finding a cure for advanced stage cancers. By studying both the genetic and environmental factors, which contribute to successful metastasis, we can pinpoint ways to shut down the process. The war against cancer is a constant struggle,
Video examples
Why is being scared so...
by releasing chemicals that change how our brains and bodies function. This automatic response jumpstarts systems that can aid in survival. They do this by making sure we have enough energy and are protected from feeling pain, while shutting down nonessential systems, like critical thought.
Video examples
Want to be an activist?...
"OMG shut up! You just want money and attention." So, it was comments like these that really discouraged me from wanting to make change in the future because I thought, "People don't care. People think it's a waste of time. And people are going to be disrespectful
Video examples
The art of the metaphor...
and we know instantly what it would feel like if the sky were a fabric sewn shut. They can live in adjectives, too. "Still waters run deep," we say of someone quiet and thoughtful. And the deep matters as much as the stillness and the water do.
Video examples
The dangers of...
is a knife that you have never touched that is very important to know especially if you're in the dock and you're innocent so forensic science isn't always the opener shut case that we might think it is it is possible that
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
drink is more important than cleanliness x-rays shows how the milk is thrown back once at five times the force of gravity and his mouth shuts like a trap as it is swallow
Video examples
Tap Into Your Brain's...
what the easy fella this is a family show but this guy isn't the only one who said red hammer no way shut the front door a red hammer red hammer no way
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Tupac Shakur
American Rapper
It's the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they're gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it's my turn to leave.
Quote examples
Jamie Lee Curtis
American Actress
So, am I friendly with my daughter and her friends? Yes. Am I their friend? No. Does she shut the door? Yes, and I very much support the shut door.
Quote examples
Jenny Lewis
American Musician
I would never say anything's over forever. How could you possibly know how you feel? How could you shut the door on anything?
Quote examples
Jalen Ramsey
American Football Player
That's what I'm paid to do, is kind of shut down my side of the field and open up plays for other guys at times.
Quote examples
Giggs
English Musician
My whole life in the streets, I was taught not to answer questions and just keep my mouth shut.
Quote examples
Gary Cahill
English Athlete
I have been hugely honoured to have played for my country and I would never shut the door.
Quote examples
Elvis Presley
American Singer
Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.
Quote examples
Richard Engel
American Journalist
Israel is shutting out the Arab world and shutting itself in.
Quote examples
Matt Bevin
American Politician
I don't think it's wise to shut down the government.
Quote examples
Kathy Szeliga
American Politician
I think it is unwise to shut down the government.
Quote examples
Tupac Shakur
American Rapper
It's the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they're gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it's my turn to leave.
Quote examples
Jamie Lee Curtis
American Actress
So, am I friendly with my daughter and her friends? Yes. Am I their friend? No. Does she shut the door? Yes, and I very much support the shut door.
Quote examples
Jenny Lewis
American Musician
I would never say anything's over forever. How could you possibly know how you feel? How could you shut the door on anything?
Quote examples
Jalen Ramsey
American Football Player
That's what I'm paid to do, is kind of shut down my side of the field and open up plays for other guys at times.
Quote examples
Giggs
English Musician
My whole life in the streets, I was taught not to answer questions and just keep my mouth shut.
Quote examples
Gary Cahill
English Athlete
I have been hugely honoured to have played for my country and I would never shut the door.
Quote examples
Elvis Presley
American Singer
Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.
Quote examples
Richard Engel
American Journalist
Israel is shutting out the Arab world and shutting itself in.
Quote examples
Matt Bevin
American Politician
I don't think it's wise to shut down the government.
Quote examples
Kathy Szeliga
American Politician
I think it is unwise to shut down the government.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension