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shutter

UK
/ˈʃʌtə/
US
/ˈʃʌtər/

Translations

shutternoun
shutters
pl
UK
/ˈʃʌtə/
US
/ˈʃʌtər/
obturateurEn photographie.
He set the shutter to 1/1000 of a second to freeze the cyclist in mid-air.
Il a réglé l’obturateur à 1/1000 de seconde pour figer le cycliste en plein air.
voletPour une fenêtre ou une porte.
The storm was approaching, so they closed the shutters to protect the windows.
L’orage approchait, alors ils ont fermé les volets pour protéger les fenêtres.
Additional translations
persiennePour des volets à lames ou à persiennes.
Synonyms
curtains
blinds
panel
cover
screen
Antonyms
exposure
uncovering
opening
opener
shutterverb
shuttered
Past Simple
shuttered
Past Participle
shuttering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃʌtə/
US
/ˈʃʌtər/
fermerSe dit d’une entreprise ou d’une activité qui cesse.
The company had to shutter its operations due to financial difficulties.
L’entreprise a dû fermer ses activités en raison de difficultés financières.
fermerPour fermer des volets ou un dispositif similaire.
They decided to shutter the windows before the storm hit.
Ils ont décidé de fermer les volets avant que la tempête n’arrive.
Synonyms
block
cover
seal
shut
close
Antonyms
open
reopen
uncover
expose
reveal
unseal
unbolt
unbar
unfasten
shutteradjective
UK
/ˈʃʌtə/
US
/ˈʃʌtər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a shutter, especially in photography or building fittings.
d’obturateurEmploi technique, surtout en photographie.
She pressed the shutter release button on the camera.
Elle a appuyé sur le bouton de déclenchement d’obturateur de l’appareil photo.
Synonyms
covered
fastened
bolted
latched
sealed
darkened
curtained
boarded-up
closed
shuttered
Antonyms
uncovered
unshuttered
open

Definitions

shutternoun
A mechanical or electronic device inside a camera that opens and closes to control the length of time light reaches the film or digital sensor.
He set the shutter to 1/1000 of a second to freeze the cyclist in mid-air.
A hinged cover or screen for a window or door, typically made of wood or metal, that can be closed for security or privacy.
The storm was approaching, so they closed the shutters to protect the windows.
shutterverb
To close or secure with shutters.
They decided to shutter the windows before the storm hit.
To cease operations or close down a business or activity.
The company had to shutter its operations due to financial difficulties.
shutteradjective
Relating to, designed for, or operating as a shutter.
She pressed the shutter release button on the camera.
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