100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "shut"

Definition

The verb shut means to move (a door, window, or lid) into a position that blocks an opening, typically to close it securely. It can also refer to ceasing operations or activities, or to stop someone from expressing their thoughts.

Synonyms

• Close
• Seal
• Fasten
• Lock
• Secure
• Bar
• Conclude
• Stop
• Turn off

Antonyms

• Open
• Unfasten
• Release
• Unlock
• Allow
• Start
• Continue
• Initiate

Examples

1. Please shut the door behind you.
2. I need to shut my laptop before the meeting.
3. The teacher asked the students to shut their books.
4. He shut his eyes tightly to block out the light.
5. Make sure to shut the windows before the storm.
6. They decided to shut down the factory for maintenance.
7. She shut the lid of the box gently.
8. After the presentation, the speaker shut off the projector.
9. The cat shut itself in the bathroom.
10. He shut the car door with a loud bang.
11. The store will shut at 9 PM tonight.
12. She shut her mind to negative thoughts.
13. The manager shut down the discussion abruptly.
14. He shut the refrigerator to keep the food cold.
15. They shut the gate to keep the dog inside.
16. I will shut the curtains to block the sunlight.
17. She shut the book and sighed.
18. The organization decided to shut its branches due to budget cuts.
19. He shut off his phone to focus on his work.
20. After years of operation, they finally shut the old amusement park.
21. Don’t shut me out; I want to help!
22. The athlete shut down his opponents one by one.
23. He shut the drawer quietly to avoid making noise.
24. The teacher shut the classroom door to maintain silence.
25. She shut her eyes and took a deep breath.
26. The landlord decided to shut the building for renovations.
27. He shut his car windows to prevent the rain from coming in.
28. The bank will shut its doors for the holiday.
29. She shut the lid of the suitcase and locked it.
30. He quickly shut the lid before anything fell out.
31. The children shut the box tightly to keep their toys safe.
32. The team shut down the opposing players during the game.
33. She shut her laptop after finishing her work.
34. He shut the door softly so as not to wake anyone.
35. The police had to shut down the party due to noise complaints.
36. The manager shut off the lights when everyone left.
37. He shut the blinds to keep the room cool.
38. They decided to shut the operation after a year of losses.
39. She shut the door on her past and moved forward.
40. The puppy shut its eyes and fell asleep.
41. The kids were told to shut up during the movie.
42. The cashier will shut the register at closing time.
43. He shut down his computer after a long day.
44. She shut the menu and made her decision.
45. The teacher instructed the students to shut their lockers.
46. He shut the faucet to save water.
47. The event organizers had to shut down the festival early.
48. She shut the door to avoid the cold draft.
49. He shut his mouth when he realized he was wrong.
50. The hotel will shut for renovations next month.
51. She shut the windows to keep the heat in.
52. He shut the car off before getting out.
53. The librarian asked everyone to shut their phones.
54. He shut the meeting down after the main issues were discussed.
55. The child was told to shut the toy box after playing.
56. The city shut the park during the winter months.
57. She shut the curtains to create a cozy atmosphere.
58. The company had to shut its doors permanently.
59. He shut the door behind him as he left.
60. She shut her diary, feeling satisfied with what she wrote.
61. The director shut down the film production for a brief period.
62. He shut the lid of the trash can to mask the smell.
63. The government decided to shut down the operation after the incident.
64. She shut the door of the car before entering the mall.
65. He shut the lights off before leaving the room.
66. The kids were asked to shut their mouths and listen.
67. The teacher told them to shut their notebooks for the day.
68. He shut his eyes and made a wish.
69. The police had to shut down the street for the parade.
70. She shut the lid of her laptop after class.
71. He shut the door to his office to ensure privacy.
72. The players were told to shut their mouths and focus on the game.
73. She shut the door softly, careful not to disturb anyone.
74. The festival will shut down if it rains heavily.
75. He shut the blinds to keep prying eyes away.
76. The factory was shut down due to safety violations.
77. She shut the gate behind her as she walked down the path.
78. He shut the window to block out the noise of the street.
79. The company plans to shut its operations overseas.
80. She shut the door quickly to avoid the wind.
81. They decided to shut down the project after several setbacks.
82. He shut the door of the conference room after the meeting began.
83. The teacher told the students to shut their laptops during the test.
84. She shut the volume down on the TV.
85. He shut the door to keep the heat in during winter.
86. The airline had to shut down flights during the storm.
87. She shut her eyes in disbelief at the news.
88. The coach asked his players to shut down their opponents.
89. He shut the door with a firm hand.
90. The restaurant will shut its doors for good next month.
91. She shut the fridge after taking out the milk.
92. He was quick to shut down any rumors.
93. The museum will shut its exhibits for renovation.
94. She shut the curtains to create a more intimate setting.
95. He shut off the engine and stepped out of the car.
96. The principal decided to shut the school for weather conditions.
97. She shut the door to her bedroom, needing some alone time.
98. The server will shut down for maintenance tonight.
99. He shut the curtains to keep the bright sun out.
100. The couple decided to shut out the distractions and focus on each other.