■ verb ( ~s , ~ting ; past and past participle ~ )
1》 move or cause to move into position to block an opening.
↘block an opening into (something) by moving a lid or similar participle
↘(usu. ~ someone/thing in/out ) confine or exclude by closing something such as a door.
↘( ~ someone out ) prevent an opponent from scoring in a game.
2》 fold or bring together the sides or parts of.
3》 make or become unavailable for business or service.
↘( ~ down or ~ something down ) cease or cause something to cease business or operation.
4》 ( ~ off or ~ something off ) stop or cause something to stop flowing or working.
5》 ( ~ up or ~ someone up ) informal stop or cause someone to stop talking.
Phrases
be (or get ) ~ of informal be (or get) rid of.
~ up shop cease trading.
Origin
OE scyttan 'put (a bolt) in position to hold fast', of W. Gmc origin; related to shoot .