Shut out
verb
To prevent someone from being included in an activity or entering a place.
When we were kids, we used to shut out our younger brother from our games.
Often appears as...
- shut someone out
- shut out the noise
verb
In sports, to prevent the opposite team from scoring.
The goalkeeper shut out the opposing team for the entire game.
Often appears as...
- shut out an opponent
- shut out a team
verb
To forget or ignore something, usually something unpleasant.
He tried to shut out the painful memories of his past.
Often appears as...
- shut out memories
- shut out thoughts
verb
To prevent someone from being included in an activity or entering a place.
When we were kids, we used to shut out our younger brother from our games.
Often appears as...
- shut someone out
- shut out the noise
verb
In sports, to prevent the opposite team from scoring.
The goalkeeper shut out the opposing team for the entire game.
Often appears as...
- shut out an opponent
- shut out a team
verb
To forget or ignore something, usually something unpleasant.
He tried to shut out the painful memories of his past.
Often appears as...
- shut out memories
- shut out thoughts
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Being shut out can feel hurtful and create a sense of rejection or exclusion.
She felt very lonely after being shut out of the group.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Barriers
This expression can involve literal barriers like closed doors or gates.
The club shut out non-members during private events.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Intentional
People are sometimes shut out due to misunderstandings, not deliberate action.
He didn’t mean to shut her out; he simply forgot to invite her.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Being shut out can feel hurtful and create a sense of rejection or exclusion.
She felt very lonely after being shut out of the group.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Barriers
This expression can involve literal barriers like closed doors or gates.
The club shut out non-members during private events.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Intentional
People are sometimes shut out due to misunderstandings, not deliberate action.
He didn’t mean to shut her out; he simply forgot to invite her.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Being shut out can feel hurtful and create a sense of rejection or exclusion.
She felt very lonely after being shut out of the group.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Barriers
This expression can involve literal barriers like closed doors or gates.
The club shut out non-members during private events.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Intentional
People are sometimes shut out due to misunderstandings, not deliberate action.
He didn’t mean to shut her out; he simply forgot to invite her.
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