Shutter

/ˈʃʌtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A movable panel or door that can be opened or closed to cover a window.

She closed the wooden shutter to keep the sunlight out.

A device in a camera that controls the duration of exposure to light.

The photographer adjusted the shutter to capture the perfect moment.

A mechanism that blocks or allows light to enter in various devices.

The projector's shutter was broken, causing the film to display incorrectly.

verb

To close or open a shutter.

He shuttered the windows tightly before the storm arrived.

Middle English 'schutter', from Old French 'esclutre', ultimately from Latin 'scutella' (a small shield).

shutter down

To close or reduce operations, especially in context to businesses.

shutter speed

The length of time the camera's shutter is open while taking a photograph.

aperture

An opening that allows light to enter a camera.

lens

A piece of glass or other transparent material that focuses light.

window

An opening in a wall or door, typically covered with glass.

To leave someone in the dark or uninformed.

He shut her out completely, shuttering her from the details.

To stop or close down a business or operation.

They decided to shutter the store after years of declining sales.