Words similar to shuts

Example sentences for: shuts

How can you use “shuts” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Krugman's dogmatism shuts out critical thinking, preventing adaptation to new eras and events.
Eventually, someone apparently shuts off the engines.
Lest anyone miss this point, when the bald boss shuts his door, our guy (off-screen) sings: "One more time!"
The coverage reports that the decision has drawn some fire from opponents complaining that it shuts out qualified white students.
First of all, when an establishment shuts up, it simply closes, but when it shuts down, it ceases activity.