shut
🇺🇸
/ʃʌt/
🇬🇧
/ʃʌt/
verb
A2
To close something, like a door or window.
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him.
A2
To stop being open for business, like a store or restaurant.
We decided to shut the cafe early as there were no customers.
adjective
A2
Not open, like a door or window.
She slammed the door shut.
A2
Not open for business, like a store or bank.
Unfortunately the bank is shut now.
translation
To close something, like a door or window.; To stop being open for business, like a store or restaurant.
Not open, like a door or window.; Not open for business, like a store or bank.
Word Forms
Progressive
shutting
3rd Present
shuts