Verb
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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"
- keep out - shut out -
become closed
"The windows closed with a loud bang"
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move so that an opening or passage is obstructed
make shut
"Close the door"
"shut the window"
Adjective
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used especially of mouth or eyes
"he sat quietly with closed eyes"
"his eyes were shut against the sunlight"
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not open
"the door slammed shut"