English Explanatory Dictionary

put up the shutters

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bat defensively in the last innings of a match in order to force a draw when winning is not possible.
  2. To close, either at the end of the day or permanently.

Pronunciation

en-au-put up the shutters.ogg

Word forms

put up the shutters puts up the shutters putting up the shutters

Synonyms

close up shop shut up shop
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