shut up - Meaning in Marathi

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shut up - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of shut up in English

shut up adjective

1. closely confined

   Synonyms

   pent, pent

shut up verb

1. cause to be quiet or not talk

   Synonyms

   hush up, hush, hush, quieten, silence, still, still

   Example

   • "Please silence the children in the church!"
2. refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

   Synonyms

   be quiet, belt up, button up, clam up, close up, dummy up, keep mum

   Example

   • "The children shut up when their father approached"
3. place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

   Synonyms

   lock away, lock in, lock up, lock, lock, put away, shut away

   Examples

   • "She locked her jewels in the safe"
   • "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"

Description

"Shut up" is a direct command with a meaning very similar to "be quiet", but which is commonly perceived as a more forceful command to stop making noise or otherwise communicating, such as talking. The phrase is probably a shortened form of "shut up your mouth" or "shut your mouth up". Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also be considered a form of profanity by some.

Also see "Shut up" on Wikipedia

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