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Shut this rabble down

🇬🇧 UK //ʃʌt ðɪs ˈræb(ə)l daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ʃʌt ðɪs ˈræbəl daʊn//

Meaning of Shut this rabble down

Stop a noisy or disorderly group from causing trouble.

In simple words: Make a noisy group stop talking or causing trouble

Shut this rabble down in a sentence

• The teacher had to shut this rabble down during class.
• At the protest, the police tried to shut this rabble down peacefully.
• He shouted, 'Shut this rabble down!' when the argument escalated.
• In the meeting, she requested to shut this rabble down to focus on the agenda.
• The manager decided to shut this rabble down to restore order in the workplace.

How to use Shut this rabble down

Used in casual speech to refer to stopping disruptive behavior. May sound harsh; less suitable in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

shut + object

Memory hint

Imagine a loud crowd at a concert being told to be quiet.

Related words

Collocations with Shut this rabble down

• shut down the noise
• shut down a discussion
• shut down access
• shut down any distractions
• shut down a movement

Synonyms for Shut this rabble down

• silence
• calm
• quell
• subdue
• dismiss

Common mistakes with Shut this rabble down

• Confused with 'shut down', which means to close something completely.
• Using it in a formal setting where softer language is preferable.
• Not recognizing 'rabble' as a negative term for a noisy crowd.

Frequently asked questions about Shut this rabble down

What does Shut this rabble down mean?

Make a noisy group stop talking or causing trouble

What is the definition of Shut this rabble down?

Stop a noisy or disorderly group from causing trouble.

How do you use Shut this rabble down in a sentence?

The teacher had to shut this rabble down during class.

Can you give another example of Shut this rabble down?

At the protest, the police tried to shut this rabble down peacefully.

What are synonyms for Shut this rabble down?

Common alternatives include silence, calm, quell, subdue, dismiss.

What words go with Shut this rabble down?

It commonly pairs with shut down the noise, shut down a discussion, shut down access, shut down any distractions, shut down a movement.

What are common mistakes when using Shut this rabble down?

Confused with 'shut down', which means to close something completely. Using it in a formal setting where softer language is preferable. Not recognizing 'rabble' as a negative term for a noisy crowd.

How do you pronounce Shut this rabble down?

US: //ʃʌt ðɪs ˈræbəl daʊn//, UK: //ʃʌt ðɪs ˈræb(ə)l daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Shut this rabble down formal or informal?

"Shut this rabble down" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Shut this rabble down?

Used in casual speech to refer to stopping disruptive behavior. May sound harsh; less suitable in formal situations.