Shuts example sentences

Related (10): closes, stops, seals, secures, blocks, hinders, prevents, terminates, concludes, finishes

shut

verb

shuts (third person present)

- move (something) into position so as to block an opening; close:

- move or be able to be moved so as to block an opening:

- block an opening into (something) by moving something into position:

- prevent access to or along:

- fold or bring together the sides of (something) so as to close it:

- keep in a place by closing something such as a door:

- make (something) unavailable for business or service, either permanently or until due to be open again:

- become unavailable for business or service, either permanently or until due to be open again:

Synonyms

close, slam, fasten, bar, lock, latch, padlock, secure, seal, open, unlock, fasten, secure, lock, bolt, Legal

"Shuts" Example Sentences

1. He shuts the door quietly.
2. She shuts out all distractions when she's studying.
3. The shop shuts at 8 pm.
4. The cat shuts its eyes when it sleeps.
5. He shuts off the engine and gets out of the car.
6. She shuts down the computer after finishing work.
7. The hotel shuts its gates at midnight.
8. He shuts his ears to all criticism.
9. She shuts her mouth tightly when angry.
10. The concert hall shuts its doors during quiet performances.
11. The company shuts down operations during the winter months.
12. He shuts the lid of the box to protect the contents.
13. She shuts her laptop after finishing her work.
14. The freezer automatically shuts off when the temperature is too low.
15. The store shuts early on weekends.
16. He shuts his mouth to keep the secret.
17. She shuts the curtains to block out the sunlight.
18. The bar shuts at 2 am every night.
19. He shuts the windows to keep out the noise.
20. She shuts the book and closes her eyes.
21. The cafe shuts for a few hours during the afternoon.
22. He shuts his mind to negative thoughts.
23. She shuts her locker and heads to class.
24. The pool shuts for maintenance during the winter months.
25. He shuts the gate to keep the dog in the yard.
26. She shuts off her phone during meetings.
27. The museum shuts its doors at closing time.
28. He shuts his mouth lest he say something rude.
29. She shuts the fridge door after getting out some food.
30. The zoo shuts its gates at dusk.

Common Phases

1. The door shuts;
2. The computer shuts down;
3. She shuts the book;
4. The store shuts at 9 pm;
5. He shuts the drawer;
6. The window shuts tightly;
7. The engine shuts off;
8. She shuts her eyes tightly;
9. The lights shut off suddenly;
10. The gate shuts loudly.