shut
/ʃˈʌt/
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Definitions
Adjective
not open; "the door slammed shut"
Adjective
used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"
Verb
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"
Verb
become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang"
Verb
prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"