Base verb
Phrasal verbs with shut
The verb shut combines with 5 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
5 phrasal verbs · 5 meanings
shut down
1 sense- Stop operating completely
shut in
1 sense- Enclose by closing a door
shut off
1 sense- Stop operating completely
shut out
1 sense- Prevent someone or something from being included
shut up
1 sense- Stop talking, often used as a rude command
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