shutting

/ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
noun
  1. The action or process of closing something.
    • We heard the shutting of the car doors one by one.
    • The shutting of the store at midnight is a daily routine.
    • The shutting of the gate was loud and sudden.
verb
  1. The act of closing something (a door, window, container, etc.).
    • She is shutting the gate to keep the dog in the yard.
    • The wind was so strong it kept shutting the front door.
    • He kept shutting the drawer because it wouldn't stay closed.
  2. The act of closing a business, operation, or service temporarily or permanently.
    • The company is shutting its downtown office next month.
    • The government is shutting the program due to budget cuts.
    • They are shutting the factory for a week of maintenance.
  3. The act of turning off a device or system.
    • The technician is shutting the power to the building.
    • He is shutting the computer down before leaving.
    • She is shutting the engine off to save fuel.
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