look shut

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

to appear to be in a closed position

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Examples (10)

  • The shop looks shut even though it's still early.
  • From the outside, the factory looks shut down permanently.
  • The old theatre looks shut and abandoned.
  • Even at noon, the small bookstore looks shut.
  • The house looks shut up for the holidays.
  • With no lights on, the office building looks shut.
  • The gate looks shut and locked.
  • The stadium looks shut until the next event.
  • The museum looks shut on Mondays.
  • Despite the sign, the restaurant looks shut.