sluit

/ˈsloʏt/

Definitions

1. noun

a lock, especially one for a gate or door

“The sluit on the gate was old and rusty.”

2. verb

to shut or lock (a gate, door, etc.)

“She sluit the door and turned the key.”

3. verb

to bring to an end or conclude (an activity, process, etc.)

“The project was sluit and the team members celebrated.”

4. verb

to shut off or cut off (the supply of a fluid, etc.)

“The engineer sluit the valve to stop the leak.”

Synonyms

  • lock
  • shut

Antonyms

  • open
  • unlock