· move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"
Synonym(s): close
· become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang"
Synonym(s): close
Hypernym(s): change_state, turn
· 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"
Synonym(s): exclude, keep_out, shut_out
· not open; "the door slammed shut"
Antonym(s): open
· used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"
Synonym(s): closed