SHUT

• (verb) move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

  "Close the door", "shut the window"

  synonyms : close

• (verb) become closed

  "The windows closed with a loud bang"

  synonyms : close

• (verb) 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

• (adj.) not open

  "the door slammed shut"

  synonyms : closed , unopen

• (adj.) used especially of mouth or eyes

  "he sat quietly with closed eyes", "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"

  synonyms : closed

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