# shutting

Pronunciation: say "SHUT-ing" /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of shut. — present participle and gerund of shut
   - Simple: Present participle of shut. Use this form for an action happening right now or going on over time.
   - _The store is shutting earlier than usual this week._
   - _Carefully shutting the lid, she sealed the jar of preserves._

## Noun

2. The act or process by which something is closed and made no longer open.
   - Simple: The act of closing something so it is no longer open.
   - _The shutting of the factory gates marked the end of an era for the town._
   - _A firm shutting of the lid kept the contents fresh for weeks._

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