1. to close something, especially a door, window, or container
2. to stop operating or functioning

1. closed; not open

Examples

• Please shut the door behind you.
• The store shuts at 9 PM every night.
• She shut her eyes and tried to sleep.
• The factory shut down last month.
• Keep the windows shut during the storm.
• The book was shut on the table.
• He shut off the water before leaving.