shuttered

Definition

Closed down or discontinued, typically referring to a facility, business, or operation.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'shutten,' meaning to close or fasten, originating from the Old English 'scyttan.' It evolved to specifically describe the action of closing shutters or, figuratively, closing an organization or program.

In the news

The term describes the closure of diplomatic or military channels that had previously been used to manage tensions with Iran. It highlights the shift in strategy as previous diplomatic efforts have ceased.

Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

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