SHUTTING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word shutting. (close relations)
shutdown
Best Alternative Words for SHUTTING
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blocking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements | ||||||||
closing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • final or ending noun • the act of closing something • the last section of a communication • approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap • termination of operations • a concluding action | ||||||||
covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
fastening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place • the act of fastening things together | ||||||||
locking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of locking something up to protect it | ||||||||
sealing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of treating something to make it repel water | ||||||||
barricading | verbv | |||||||
noun • a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. • a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy verb • render unsuitable for passage • prevent access to by barricading • block off with barricades | ||||||||
congesting | verbv | |||||||
verb • become or cause to become obstructed | ||||||||
obstructing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||||
securing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from fear or doubt; easy in mind • free from danger or risk • not likely to fail or give way adjective satellite • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • financially safe verb • get by special effort • cause to be firmly attached • assure payment of • make certain of • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • furnish with battens | ||||||||
close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
closed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not open or affording passage or access • (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints • not open • used especially of mouth or eyes adjective satellite • requiring union membership • with shutters closed • not open to the general public • not having an open mind • blocked against entry | ||||||||
exclude | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent from being included or considered or accepted • prevent from entering; shut out • lack or fail to include • prevent from entering; keep out • put out or expel from a place | ||||||||
unopen | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not open | ||||||||
keep out | ||||||||
verb • prevent from entering; shut out • remain outside | ||||||||
shut out | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent from entering; shut out |