Synonyms of shut

Antonyms of shut

Collocations of shut

shut down
Frequency: 80 %

The company decided to shut down its operations.

shut up
Frequency: 70 %

I wish you would just shut up and listen for once.

shut off
Frequency: 65 %

Don't forget to shut off the lights before leaving the room.

shut out
Frequency: 60 %

She felt shut out of the conversation and left the room.

shut in
Frequency: 50 %

Due to the storm, we were shut in our house for two days.

Idiomatic Expressions for shut

  • Phrase: shut down
    Meaning: to close or stop the operation of a business, machine, or system
    Usage: The factory was shut down due to a lack of funding.