shut meaning and definition

SHUT verb

Definition of shut (verb)

1. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
   • "Close the door"; "shut the window"
   • synonyms: close
   • antonym: open
2. become closed
   • "The windows closed with a loud bang"
   • synonyms: close
   • antonym: open
3. 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"
   • synonyms: exclude, keep out, shut out
   • antonym: admit

SHUT adjective

Definition of shut (adjective)

1. not open
   • "the door slammed shut"
   • synonyms: closed, unopen
   • antonym: open
2. used especially of mouth or eyes
   • "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"
   • synonyms: closed
   • antonym: open