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Shut

usgb/ʃʌt/Volume
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Physical Action

Often involves manually closing something with your hands or body.

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Could you shut the trunk of the car?
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Completion

Implies an action is fully finished, like securing a lid tightly.

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Please shut the jar properly; the lid is loose.
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Safety Concern

Can imply safety, preventing harm by closing something.

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Shut the gate so the dog doesn't run into the street.
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