shut the window

Meaning

To close a window so that air, noise, or rain cannot enter. It is a very common alternative to 'close the window' and is used frequently in casual, daily conversations.

Examples

• It is getting a bit cold in here; could you please shut the window?

  It is getting a bit cold in here; could you please shut the window?

• Make sure to shut the window before you leave the house in case it rains.

  Make sure to shut the window before you leave the house in case it rains.

• He had to shut the window because the street noise was too loud.

  He had to shut the window because the street noise was too loud.

• She asked him to shut the window to keep the mosquitoes out.

  She asked him to shut the window to keep the mosquitoes out.

• I forgot to shut the window, and now there are leaves all over the floor.

  I forgot to shut the window, and now there are leaves all over the floor.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Please shut down the window, it's very windy outside.

  ✓ Please shut the window, it's very windy outside.

  'Shut down' is used for computers, machinery, or businesses. For physical objects like windows or doors, simply use 'shut'.

• ✗ Can you shut off the window?

  ✓ Can you shut the window?

  'Shut off' is used for utilities like water, gas, or electricity. Use 'shut' or 'close' for windows.

Related Expressions

Practice

• It's starting to pour rain, so please go and ___.

  💡 This action stops the rain from entering the room.

  Show answer

  shut the window

• To keep the warm air inside during winter, you must ___.

  💡 It means to close the glass opening in the wall.

  Show answer

  shut the window