English / phrasal verb
shut up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To stop speaking or silence someone; or to close and secure a building, room, or facility securely.
In context
01
The cybersecurity trainer told everyone to shut up and listen closely to the live breach simulation.
02
Before leaving the server room for the long holiday, the technicians shut up the premises securely.
Synonyms
be quiet,silence,seal up
Antonyms
speak up,open up,talk
Collocations
tell someone to shut up,shut up shop,shut up securely