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To cover or seal an opening
“I immediately shut the opening in the door, for my blood ran cold at the idea of them approaching me.”
To stop operations or activity, especially due to failure
“The business would shut due to difficult trading conditions.”
To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.
To section off a physical space or area
To switch off or power down (something)
To confine or enclose within a wall or barricade
To pull (curtains) shut or open
To close or shut in a downward motion, especially of one's eyelids
To bring an event to a close or conclusion
To conceal or hide from view
To close something forcefully
Sealed or locked, prevented from opening
“From behind the shut door was the smell of papers burning.”
Constructed so as to prevent the passage of water, air, etc.
A narrow alley between buildings
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