Definitions

1. verb

to close or fasten (a door, window, etc.)

“She shut the door to keep the cold air out.”

2. verb

to stop or discontinue (an activity, process, etc.)

“The company shut down the production line due to financial issues.”

3. noun

the state of being closed or stopped

“The shut of the factory caused many people to lose their jobs.”

4. noun

a sudden, brief period of time, especially one of darkness or quiet

“There was a shut between the flash of lightning and the thunderclap.”

5. interjection

used to express annoyance or frustration

“Shut it down, I’m not interested in your opinion!”