Shut out
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British pronunciation/ʃˈʌt ˈaʊt/
American pronunciation/ʃˈʌt ˈaʊt/

Définition et Signification de "shut out"

to shut out
[phrase form: shut]
01

ignorer, écarter

to intentionally avoid paying attention to something so that it does not effect one in a negative way
Transitive: to shut out a negative thought
to shut out definition and meaning
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Sarah tried to shut out the negative comments and focus on her goals.
In times of stress, Mark would shut out distractions to concentrate on his work.
Jake needed to shut out the fear of failure to perform well in his high-pressure presentation.
02

exclure, faire l'impasse sur

to purposely keep someone from taking part in an activity
Transitive: to shut out sb
to shut out definition and meaning
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After their argument, Emily shut out her best friend, refusing to answer calls or messages.
The team 's captain made a conscious effort not to shut out any member, encouraging everyone to voice their opinions.
The team decided to shut out the player for breaking the rules.
03

fermer à quelqu'un, exclure

to keep someone or something from coming inside
Transitive: to shut out sb/sth
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She shut the noise out by putting on noise-canceling headphones.
The soundproof walls shut out external disturbances, creating a quiet environment.
The closed door shut out any distractions during the important meeting.
04

mettre hors jeu, tenir en échec

to achieve victory while preventing the opposing team from scoring
Transitive: to shut out an opponent
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The team shut the rivals out with an impressive defensive strategy.
The home team shut out their opponents with a flawless performance.
The star player's exceptional skills helped shut the opposing team out.
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