shut
verb (used with object)
to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
shutting
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present participleof shut.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Now it's shutting down - and it has accused the Russian authorities of the "murder" of a newspaper.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Plus, Weil Gotshal says it is shutting its doors, and we take you inside the $311 million land grab to create one of America’s priciest homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
For example, take Anthropic’s policy of shutting down abusive conversations, which appeals to machine-welfare advocates.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
A former Greek-lifer makes the case for shutting the whole system down.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
“You know the name?” said Mr. Jaggers, looking shrewdly at me, and then shutting up his eyes while he waited for my answer.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
