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to shut up
[phrase form: shut]
Examples
As soon as the movie started, the audience gradually shut up.
The room shut up completely as soon as the lights went out.
02
to make someone stop talking
Examples
The librarian shut up the noisy group in the reading area.
The manager shut up the complaining employee with a decisive response.
03
to confine something or someone in a way that prevents movement or escape
Examples
The police officer shut up the suspect in a holding cell for questioning.
Please shut the valuables up in the vault before leaving.
shut up
01
used to tell someone to stop talking or to be quiet
Informal
OffensiveExamples
I 've had enough of your nonsense. Shut up already!
Shut up! I'm trying to concentrate here.
shut up
01
closely confined
