shutting shutting /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/

noun

1. The act of closing something  ( shutting , closing )
   the act of closing something
   

 shut shut /ˈʃʌt/

adjective

1. () Not open  ( unopen , closed , shut )
   not open
    The door slammed shut
   the door slammed shut
   
2. () Used especially of mouth or eyes  ( shut , closed )
   used especially of mouth or eyes
    He sat quietly with closed eyes
   he sat quietly with closed eyes
    His eyes were shut against the sunlight
   his eyes were shut against the sunlight
   

verb

1. () Move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut  ( shut , close )
   move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    Close the door
   Close the door
    Shut the window
   shut the window
   
2. () Become closed  ( shut , close )
   become closed
    The windows closed with a loud bang
   The windows closed with a loud bang
   
3. () Prevent from entering; shut out  ( shut , keep out , shut out , exclude )
   prevent from entering; shut out
    The trees were shutting out all sunlight
   The trees were shutting out all sunlight
    This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country
   This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country