Synonyms of shutting

Noun

1. shutting, closing, motion, movement, move, motility

usage: the act of closing something

Verb

1. close, shut

usage: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"

2. close, shut, change state, turn

usage: become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang"

3. exclude, keep out, shut out, shut, prevent, keep

usage: prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"