shut
gb/ʃˈʌt/ us/ʃˈʌt/
A1
English
~ 1800
becsuk, bezár, leállít, csukva, csukott, zárva, befog, elhallgat
VERB
A1
1
becsuk
A2
Usage pattern:
to shut [something]
Please shut the door when you leave.
Kérlek, csukd be az ajtót, amikor elmész.
She shut the window to keep out the cold.
Becsukta az ablakot, hogy ne jöjjön be a hideg.
He shut the lid of the box carefully.
The store shuts its gates at 8 p.m.
I shut my suitcase before heading to the airport.
Learner examples
Please shut the door.
Kérlek, csukd be az ajtót.
Shut the window, please.
Csukd be az ablakot, kérlek.
He shut the box.
She shut her eyes.
They shut the gate.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shut' with 'lock'; 'shut' means close, but not necessarily secure with a lock.
Meaning
Close something over an opening
Collocations
shut the door
|shut the window
|shut the lid
|shut tight
Synonyms
close (Most common synonym; slightly more general and used in more contexts.)
Antonyms
open (Means to move something so that an opening is created or accessible.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|actions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To close something, like a door or window, so nothing can go through it.
To move or cause something to move so that it covers an opening and blocks passage through it.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to shut [something] down
The café shuts at 5 p.m. every day.
A kávézó mindennap délután ötkor bezár.
They had to shut the factory due to low demand.
Az alacsony kereslet miatt be kellett zárniuk a gyárat.
We will shut the office for renovations next week.
The store shuts early on Sundays.
Learner examples
The shop shuts at six.
A bolt hatkor bezár.
They shut the school for summer.
Nyárra bezárták az iskolát.
The bank shuts on holidays.
My computer shut down suddenly.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'shut' with 'turn off' for machines; 'shut' is more general and often used for places or services.
Meaning
Stop operating or being open
Collocations
shut down a factory
|shut the shop
|shut for the day
Synonyms
close (Commonly used in business contexts; interchangeable in most cases.)
Antonyms
open (Means to start operating or make available again.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|technology
|work
Definition
To stop a shop, company, or machine from working or being open.
To cause a business, service, or machine to stop working or being available.
VERB
A2
3
becsuk
A2
Usage pattern:
to shut [one's] eyes/mouth
She shut her eyes against the bright light.
Becsukta a szemét az erős fény elől.
He shut his mouth and said nothing.
Becsukta a száját, és nem szólt semmit.
I shut my eyes and tried to sleep.
Shut your mouth when you chew.
Learner examples
I shut my eyes.
Becsuktam a szemem.
She shut her mouth.
Becsukta a száját.
He shut his eyes to rest.
Shut your mouth, please.
Meaning
Close eyes or mouth tightly
Collocations
shut your eyes
|shut his mouth
|shut tight
Synonyms
close (General term; 'shut' can imply more firmness or finality.)
Antonyms
open (To move eyelids or lips apart.)
Themes
body
|actions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To close your eyes or mouth tightly.
To bring together the eyelids or lips so that they are firmly closed.
A1
4
The door was firmly shut.
Az ajtó szorosan be volt csukva.
Keep the lid shut while blending.
Turmixolás közben tartsd zárva a fedelet.
His eyes were shut during the movie.
Learner examples
The window is shut.
Az ablak csukva van.
My eyes are shut.
Csukva van a szemem.
The box is shut.
Meaning
In a closed position/state
Collocations
firmly shut
|tightly shut
Synonyms
closed ('Closed' is more common; 'shut' can sound more emphatic.)
Antonyms
open (Not closed; allowing passage.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Closed so nothing can go through.
In a position where an opening is covered and passage is blocked.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
5
Usage pattern:
to shut [someone] up
She told him to shut up during the meeting.
A megbeszélésen azt mondta neki, hogy fogja be.
I wish he would just shut his mouth and listen.
Bárcsak végre befogná a száját, és hallgatna.
They tried to shut me up by changing the subject.
Learner examples
Shut up, please.
Fogd be, kérlek.
He told me to shut my mouth.
Azt mondta, hogy fogjam be a számat.
They wanted to shut me up.
Meaning
Stop someone from speaking
Collocations
shut him up
|shut your mouth
Synonyms
silence ('Silence' is more formal and less aggressive.)
Antonyms
speak (To produce words or talk.)
Themes
conversation
|conflict
|communication
|relationships
Definition
To make someone stop talking, sometimes in a rude way.
To interrupt someone or tell them to stop talking, often abruptly or forcefully.
Grammar
Dictionary form
shut
IPA
GB/ʃˈʌt/
US/ʃˈʌt/
Syllables & stress
shut (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (shut)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: shut
- 3rd Person Singular: shuts
- Present Participle: shutting
- Past: shut
- Past Participle: shut
Word family
Forms
shuts
verb
shutting
verb
Core family
shutdown
noun
Related words
shutter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
open
verb A1
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: shutting Verb
- Irregular past: shut Verb
- Irregular past participle: shut Verb
Expressions
shut away
1/ʃˈʌt əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Keep someone isolated in a place long-term
To keep someone in a place where they cannot leave or be with others for a long time.
Examples
- He was shut away in prison for years.
- She shuts herself away when she's working on art.
shut down
1/ʃˈʌt dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Stop something from operating completely
To stop a machine, system, or business from working or being open.
Examples
- They had to shut down the factory after the accident.
- I always shut down my computer at night.
shut off
1/ʃˈʌt ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Stop supply by closing control device
To stop something like water, gas, or electricity from flowing by turning a control.
Examples
- Please shut off the water before fixing the sink.
- They shut off the electricity during repairs.
shut out
1/ʃˈʌt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Prevent entry or participation
To not allow someone to enter a place or be part of something.
Examples
- They shut out the protesters from the meeting.
- I felt shut out of their conversation.
shut up
1/ʃˈʌt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Tell someone to stop speaking
To tell someone to be quiet, usually in a direct or rude way.
Examples
- Shut up and listen to me!
- He told her to shut up during the movie.