shut in
The phrase 'shut in' can describe confinement in various contexts, including medical, psychological, and industrial scenarios.
Definition
B2General
(phrasal verb)To enclose someone or something within a space, often by closing a door or gate.
Example
- She shut in the dog before leaving the house.
B2Medical
(specific)A person confined to their home due to illness, disability, or other health-related issues.
Example
- After the accident, he became a shut-in, rarely leaving his house.
C1Psychological
(specific)Someone who prefers solitude and avoids social interactions, often due to psychological reasons.
Example
- Her agoraphobia turned her into a shut-in, avoiding any public places.
C1Industry
(technical, oil and gas)A reduction in production output at an oil or gas site, often for precautionary reasons.
Example
- The company decided to shut in the well during the hurricane.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shut in":
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