Shut away

verb

To isolate or keep someone or something in a place where they cannot be seen or contacted by others.

After the loss of his wife, he shut himself away in his home, refusing to see anyone.
Visual representation of "shut away" - To isolate or keep someone or something in a place where they cannot be seen or contacted by others.

Often appears as...

  • shut oneself away
  • shut him/her away
verb

To put something in a secure place for safekeeping.

I shut away the old photographs in a drawer to preserve them from damage.
Visual representation of "shut away" - To put something in a secure place for safekeeping.

Often appears as...

  • shut valuables away
  • shut it away safely
verb

To isolate or keep someone or something in a place where they cannot be seen or contacted by others.

After the loss of his wife, he shut himself away in his home, refusing to see anyone.
Visual representation of "shut away" - To isolate or keep someone or something in a place where they cannot be seen or contacted by others.

Often appears as...

  • shut oneself away
  • shut him/her away
verb

To put something in a secure place for safekeeping.

I shut away the old photographs in a drawer to preserve them from damage.
Visual representation of "shut away" - To put something in a secure place for safekeeping.

Often appears as...

  • shut valuables away
  • shut it away safely
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "shut away"
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Emotional Distance

Used when someone avoids social interaction, driven by emotion.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
Grieving, she shut herself away and ignored all her friends.
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Voluntary Isolation

Highlights a person's choice to stay away from others.

Illustration for Voluntary Isolation
He shut himself away to focus on writing his novel.
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Physical Seclusion

Emphasizes being in a confined space away from people.

Illustration for Physical Seclusion
The artist shut herself away in a small studio to work.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Distance

Used when someone avoids social interaction, driven by emotion.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
Grieving, she shut herself away and ignored all her friends.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Voluntary Isolation

Highlights a person's choice to stay away from others.

Illustration for Voluntary Isolation
He shut himself away to focus on writing his novel.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Seclusion

Emphasizes being in a confined space away from people.

Illustration for Physical Seclusion
The artist shut herself away in a small studio to work.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Distance

Used when someone avoids social interaction, driven by emotion.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
Grieving, she shut herself away and ignored all her friends.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Voluntary Isolation

Highlights a person's choice to stay away from others.

Illustration for Voluntary Isolation
He shut himself away to focus on writing his novel.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Seclusion

Emphasizes being in a confined space away from people.

Illustration for Physical Seclusion
The artist shut herself away in a small studio to work.
Visual representation of the word "Shut away"

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