VERBS
- be, look
- bang, blow, clang, click, clunk, slam, slide, swing
- The window blew shut. The elevator door slid shut
- remain, stay
- be clenched, be jammed
- 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
- keep sth
- 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
VERBS
- be, look
- The bars all look shut to me
- remain
PREP
- for
- The park is now shut for the winter