Cool MateMeaning of Shut
to close something; to become closed
In simple words: To close something, like a door or a box.
Shut in a sentence
- Please shut the door quietly when you leave.
- It's getting cold outside; can you shut the window?
- He told her to shut her laptop and focus on the meeting.
- After hours of discussion, the committee decided to shut down the project.
- Every time she talks too loudly, I have to shut my ears.
- The store will shut for renovations next week.
- He shut her down with a simple 'no' during the debate.
- When the lights shut off, we all held our breath in surprise.
How to use Shut
Commonly used in everyday conversation for closing doors or windows. It's less formal and would not be appropriate in formal writing. 'Shut' can also imply stopping an action.
Grammar pattern
shut + object
Memory hint
Imagine your mouth shuts tight like a door closing.
Related words
Collocations with Shut
- shut the door
- shut your mouth
- shut down
- shut the window
- shut it
Opposites of Shut
Common mistakes with Shut
- Confusing 'shut' with 'close', as they can have different contexts.
- Using 'shut' with non-physical objects incorrectly (e.g., 'shut the idea').
- Incorrectly using 'shut' in passive constructions.
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Shut in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أغلق، سد
أن تغلق شيئًا، مثل باب أو صندوق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বন্ধ করা, বন্ধ হওয়া
কোনো কিছু বন্ধ করা, যেমন দরজা বা বাক্স।
- GermanDeutsch
Schließen, zumachen
Etwas schließen, wie eine Tür oder eine Kiste.
- SpanishEspañol
Cerrar
Cerrar algo, como una puerta o una caja.
- Persianفارسی
بستن
بستن یه چیزی، مثل در یا جعبه.
- FrenchFrançais
Fermer
Fermer quelque chose, comme une porte ou une boîte.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बंद करना
किसी चीज़ को बंद करना, जैसे दरवाज़ा या डिब्बा।
- ItalianItaliano
Chiudere
Chiudere qualcosa, tipo una porta o una scatola.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fechar
Fechar alguma coisa, tipo uma porta ou uma caixa.
- RussianРусский
Закрыть, Захлопнуть
Закрыть что-то, например, дверь или коробку.
- Urduاردو
بند کرنا، بند ہونا
کسی چیز کو بند کرنا، جیسے دروازہ یا ڈبہ۔
- Chinese中文
关
关闭某物，比如门或盒子。
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Frequently asked questions about Shut
What does Shut mean?
To close something, like a door or a box.
What is the definition of Shut?
to close something; to become closed
How do you use Shut in a sentence?
Please shut the door quietly when you leave.
Can you give another example of Shut?
It's getting cold outside; can you shut the window?
What are synonyms for Shut?
Common alternatives include close, seal, fasten, secure, trap.
What is the opposite of Shut?
Opposite meanings include open.
What words go with Shut?
It commonly pairs with shut the door, shut your mouth, shut down, shut the window, shut it.
What are common mistakes when using Shut?
Confusing 'shut' with 'close', as they can have different contexts. Using 'shut' with non-physical objects incorrectly (e.g., 'shut the idea'). Incorrectly using 'shut' in passive constructions.
How do you pronounce Shut?
US: /["/ʃʌt/","/ʃʌts/","/ˈʃʌtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ʃʌt/","/ʃʌts/","/ˈʃʌtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shut?
Commonly used in everyday conversation for closing doors or windows. It's less formal and would not be appropriate in formal writing. 'Shut' can also imply stopping an action.
What CEFR level is Shut?
"Shut" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.