shutting Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of closing something
closing.
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verb move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
close; shut.
- Close the door
- shut the window
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verb become closed
close; shut.
- The windows closed with a loud bang
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verb prevent from entering; shut out
exclude; keep out; shut out; shut.
- The trees were shutting out all sunlight
- This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country
