shut

/ʃʌt/
verb 5adj 5noun 4

Collocations

10
1

(adj.) in a closed position

VERBS

be, look

bang, blow, clang, click, clunk, slam, slide, swing

The heavy door swung shut behind her with a loud clang.

remain, stay

be clenched, be jammed

The window was jammed shut during the storm, and we couldn't open it for days.

bang sth, kick sth, leave sth, pull sth, slam sth, slide sth, snap sth

She pulled the heavy door shut behind her as she left the building.

keep sth

She kept the window shut during the storm to prevent rain from getting inside.

ADV

firmly, properly, tightly

He tightly shut his eyes and tried not to laugh during the serious meeting.

2

(adj.) not open to the public

VERBS

be, look

The library doors were shut when we arrived on Sunday morning.

remain

PREP

for

The museum will be shut for renovations next month.

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