shuts verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: shuts (1) English Definition Moves something into position to block an opening; closes. Example Sentence He shuts the door when he leaves. US IPA /ʃʌts/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ʃʌts/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms closes locks seals fastens Antonyms opens unlocks unseals Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link