shut (up) (Meaning)

shut (up)

to stop writing or speaking, to cease writing or speaking, to cause a person to stop talking, to cause (a person) to stop talking

The teacher firmly shut the door to prevent distractions during the test.
John shut his laptop with a resounding click, signaling the end of his work session.
The mechanic shut off the engine with a twist of the key, silencing the roar.
Please shut up, I'm trying to concentrate.
The door slammed shut behind me, leaving me alone in the darkness.
The shutters creaked and groaned as the wind shut them against the house.
She shut her eyes tightly, trying to block out the unbearable news.
The bakery shut down for repairs, leaving the neighborhood without its beloved pastries.
The doctor shut the wound with a few quick stitches.
The lights flickered and then shut off completely, plunging the room into darkness.

to stop writing or speaking, to cease writing or speaking, to cause a person to stop talking, to cause (a person) to stop talking

clam up, quiet (down), hold one's peace,dry up, hush, belt up,settle (down), hold one's tongue, cool (down), calm (down)

talk,speak, spout (off), speak up,speak out, sound off, pipe up,talk up

The teacher firmly shut the door to prevent distractions during the test.

John shut his laptop with a resounding click, signaling the end of his work session.

The mechanic shut off the engine with a twist of the key, silencing the roar.

Please shut up, I'm trying to concentrate.