Collocations for shut - adj.
1. in a closed position
VERBS
be, look | bang, blow, clang, click, clunk, slam, slide, swing
The window blew shut. | The elevator door slid shut.
The window blew shut. | The elevator door slid shut.
remain, stay | be clenched, be jammed
His jaw was clenched shut.
His jaw was clenched shut.
bang sth, kick sth, leave sth, pull sth, slam sth, slide sth, snap sth
I''ll leave the window shut for now. | He slammed the case shut. | She snapped shut a file on her desk.
I''ll leave the window shut for now. | He slammed the case shut. | She snapped shut a file on her desk.
keep sth
The gates are always kept shut. | (figurative) Afraid to ask seemingly stupid questions, I kept my mouth shut.
The gates are always kept shut. | (figurative) Afraid to ask seemingly stupid questions, I kept my mouth shut.
ADV.
firmly, properly, tightly
The door was firmly shut.
The door was firmly shut.
2. not open to the public
VERBS
be, look
The bars all look shut to me.
The bars all look shut to me.
remain
PREP.
for
The park is now shut for the winter.
The park is now shut for the winter.