shutting
word · lemma: shut
/ˈʃətɪŋ/
SHUH-ting
/ʃˈʌtɪŋ/
SHUH-ting
Definition
The act of closing something, such as a door, window, or business, especially by moving it so that it is no longer open.
Usage & Nuances
'Shutting' is the present participle and gerund of 'shut.' Used for both physical objects ('shutting the door') and abstract closures ('shutting down a shop'). Common in phrasal verbs: 'shutting down' (ending operations). Often confused with 'closing,' but 'shut' can feel more final or abrupt.
Spanish: cerrandoPortuguese (BR): fechandoPortuguese (PT): fechandoChinese (Simplified): 关闭Chinese (Traditional): 關閉Hindi: बंद करनाArabic: إغلاقBengali: বন্ধ করা - বন্ধ করে দেওয়াRussian: закрытиеJapanese: 閉めることVietnamese: đóng lạiKorean: 닫는 것Turkish: kapatmaUrdu: بند کرناIndonesian: menutup
Example Sentences
She is shutting the window because it's cold outside.
basic
The shop is shutting at 8 p.m. tonight.
basic
He is shutting the car door carefully.
basic
They're shutting the park for repairs this weekend.
natural
Why are you shutting me out of this decision?
natural
We’re shutting down our computers for the night.
natural