Examples: Close the door shut the window
Examples: The windows closed with a loud bang
Examples: The trees were shutting out all sunlight This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country
Examples: the door slammed shut
Examples: he sat quietly with closed eyes his eyes were shut against the sunlight
shut (English)└── shutten (Middle English (1100-1500))
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