not open; the door slammed shut

[ Syn: unopen , closed ]

used especially of mouth or eyes; he sat quietly with closed eyes; his eyes were shut against the sunlight

[ Syn: closed ]

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; Close the door; shut the window

[ Syn: close ]

become closed; The windows closed with a loud bang

[ Syn: close ]

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

[ Syn: exclude , keep out , shut out ]