1. a hinged cover for a window, typically used for security or to keep out light
2. the part of a camera that opens and closes to control the exposure of film or sensor to light
Usage: photography

1. to close the shutters of a window or building
2. to close down a business or operation permanently

Examples

• The old house had wooden shutters painted bright blue.
• She closed the shutters to block out the morning sun.
• The camera’s shutter speed was too slow for the moving subject.
• You can hear the shutter click when taking a photo.
• The factory was shuttered after the economic downturn.
• They decided to shutter the restaurant due to poor sales.
• Hurricane shutters protected the windows from the storm.