Shut and Start

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Shut verb - To stop the operations of.

Usage example: shut both stores for a week

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Start is an antonym for shut.

Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

Start verb - To be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of.

Usage example: started the impressionist movement in art

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Shut is an antonym for start.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

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