English · Word Candidate

shut

/ʃʌt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: shuts · shutting · shutten

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To close, in various senses. — To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đóng lại theo nhiều nghĩa khác nhau

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Verb

Examples

Please shut the door.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To close, in various senses. — To make or become unreceptive.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên không tiếp nhận

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Verb

Examples

He has shut his mind to new ideas.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Closed, not open, in any of various senses. — Physically sealed, obstructed, folded together, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đóng, không mở trong nhiều nghĩa

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Adjective

Examples

A shut door barred our way into the house.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Closed, not open, in any of various senses. — Not available for use or operation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không có sẵn để sử dụng hoặc hoạt động

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Adjective

Examples

Phone lines are now shut.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shut” mean?

To close, in various senses. — To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.

Is “shut” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.