Main entry: close, shut
Definition: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Usage: Close the door; shut the window
Main entry: close, shut
Definition: become closed
Usage: The windows closed with a loud bang
Main entry: keep out, exclude, shut, shut out
Definition: prevent from entering; shut out
Usage: The trees were shutting out all sunlight; This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country
Antonyms: let in, include, admit
Definition: allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
Main entry: unopen, shut, closed
Definition: not open
Usage: the door slammed shut
Antonyms: open, unfastened
Definition: affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
Main entry: shut, closed
Definition: used especially of mouth or eyes
Usage: he sat quietly with closed eyes; his eyes were shut against the sunlight
Definition: used of mouth or eyes
Antonyms: leaky
Definition: permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
Antonyms: loose
Definition: not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting