shut up
/ʃʌt ˈʌp/ · verb
Meaning
- To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
- To terminate (a business).
- To enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave.
- To put (an object) in a secure enclosed place.
- Of a person, to stop talking or (of a person or thing) making noise.
- (used only in the imperative) I don't believe it!, no way!
- Closed up or off, as in a building that no one is to enter.
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