Fail and Shut

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Fail

Fail verb - To stop functioning.
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Shut and fail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shut" instead a verb "Fail".
Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Shut

Shut verb - To stop the operations of.
Usage example: shut both stores for a week
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Fail and shut are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fail" instead a verb "Shut".
Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

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Common collocations

run fail run shut run
time fail time shut time
way fail way shut way
game fail game shut game
Other words: everyone.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Fail to get 100% Completion, and in the ending cinematic, the Fairy Queen has her eyes shut during the entire scene.
    Source: Video Game / Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
  • Video Game / Tropico Dystopia Is Hard: Kick the Dog one too many times and/or fail to keep your citizens somewhat happy and you'll find yourself in the receiving end of armed revolts, shut down of entire economy sectors or invaded by the US or USSR.
    Source: Video Game / Tropico
  • Creator / Warner Bros. Records Records was losing money, and the company was almost shut down—but fortunately, it was given one more chance to fail.
    Source: Creator / Warner Bros. Records
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