Shutting

/ˈʃʌtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or process of closing something.

The shutting of the windows signaled the end of the meeting.

An act of closing something firmly.

With a loud shutting, he ensured that the gate was secure.

verb

The act of closing something, such as a door, window, or any other opening.

She is shutting the door quietly so as not to disturb anyone.

To bring something to a stop or conclusion.

The company is shutting its operations in that region due to financial losses.

To stop or disable a device or system.

He is shutting down the computer for the night.

The word 'shutting' comes from the Old English 'scyttan', meaning to close or fasten.

shut down

To cease operation.

shut the door

To close the door behind you.

shut it

An imperative to stop talking or to be quiet.

To move together towards a point where it no longer has space.

lock

To secure something in a way that it cannot be opened.

To end something abruptly.

After the argument, he just shut the conversation down.

To reject or dismiss an idea.

When I suggested a new plan, she just shut it.