Verb | 1. | shut - move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window" Synonyms: close |
2. | shut - become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang" Synonyms: close | |
3. | shut - 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" | |
Adj. | 1. | shut - not open; "the door slammed shut" Antonyms: open, unfastened - affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed; "an open door"; "they left the door open" |
2. | shut - used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight" Synonyms: closed |