to place (something) in position to close an opening

to fasten (something) with a lock or bolt

to prevent entrance to or exit from (e.g. a building or street)

to confine (somebody or something) by enclosure or as if by enclosure

The cat got shut in a cupboard

to close (something) by bringing enclosing or covering parts together

She shut her eyes

to cause (something) to cease or suspend operation

The shops had been shut for hours

to become closed

to cease or suspend operation

in the closed position, or fastened in place

not open for business