shutinstruction
nounUK /ˈʃʌt.ɪnˌstrʌk.ʃən/
US /ˈʃʌt.ɪnˌstrʌk.ʃən/
A shutinstruction is a rule that tells you to close something.
The teacher gave a shutinstruction to close the windows before the rain started.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A command to stop a machine or device from running.
The engineer followed the shutinstruction and turned off the generator.
3. A written note that says a door or gate must be closed.
A shutinstruction was taped to the gate so everyone would close it.
4. A signal that tells people to close a shop or building.
At nine o'clock, the manager gave the shutinstruction and everyone went home.