Meaning of the word shutter in English

What does shutter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shutter

US /ˈʃʌt̬.ɚ/

UK /ˈʃʌt.ər/

a device that opens and closes to admit light to a camera or to protect a window

Example:

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The photographer adjusted the camera's shutter speed.

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She closed the window shutters to block out the sun.

Synonym:

blind screen cover closure

to close a business or stop operating

Example:

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Many small businesses were forced to shutter during the pandemic.

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The factory decided to shutter its operations due to declining sales.

Synonym:

close cease operations shut down fold go out of business

Related Word:

shutter speed