definition of
shut

[1] #1 shut v. [close] move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window". wn

[2] #2 shut v. [close] become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang". wn

[3] #3 shut v. [exclude, keep out, shut out] prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country". wn