Shut - translation, pronunciation and examples
shut
closed something such as a door or window
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When to use shut
Он закрыл окно, прежде чем пошёл дождь.
Пожалуйста, закрой дверь тихо.
shut usage examples
Он закрыл окно, прежде чем пошёл дождь.
He shut the window before it rained.
Similar words
to close something, often firmly
to move something so it is no longer open
to stop the operation of a machine, system, or business; can also mean to close something down completely
to shut something hard and loudly
to make something fixed or closed, often by using a button, zip, strap, or clasp
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What's the difference between shut / close / shut down / slam / fasten / bolt
to close something, often firmly
Please shut the door.
Пожалуйста, закрой дверь.
Close the window, please.
Закрой окно, пожалуйста.
to stop the operation of a machine, system, or business; can also mean to close something down completely
Shut down the computer after you finish.
Выключи компьютер, когда закончишь.
to shut something hard and loudly
He slammed the door when he left.
Он резко захлопнул дверь, когда уходил.
to make something fixed or closed, often by using a button, zip, strap, or clasp
Fasten your seat belt.
Пристегните ремень безопасности.
to fasten a door with a metal bar or bolt
Bolt the door before you go to bed.
Задвинь засов на двери перед сном.
to fasten something with a latch, or to close with a light click
Please latch the gate.
Пожалуйста, защёлкни калитку.
Lock the door at night.
Запри дверь на ночь.
to close something completely so air, liquid, or information cannot get in or out
Seal the envelope before sending it.
Заклей конверт перед отправкой.
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How to pronounce shut and what this word means
shut translation: закрыл. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shut
/ʃʌt/
shut translation
закрыл
shut examples
He shut the window before it rained.
shut transcription
/ʃʌt/, /ʃʌt/
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Questions about this word
shut meaning: what does it mean?
closed something such as a door or window
shut pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shut is pronounced as /ʃʌt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shut definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He shut the window before it rained. Translation: Он закрыл окно, прежде чем пошёл дождь.
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