shut
verb (used with object)
to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
are shutting
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present progressiveof shut.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Those that can’t pivot to more popular merchandising themes are shutting down.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
Two Amazon delivery service partners are shutting offices and laying off hundreds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Many oil producers in the Gulf are shutting down production.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
The shock waves have been felt from the Middle East, where big producers like Kuwait are shutting down, to American highways, where drivers are facing higher prices at the pump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
As I pass into the hall, I feel like parts of me are shutting down.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
