shut-in
Pronunciation
/ʃˈʌtˈɪn/
British pronunciation
/ʃˈʌtˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "shut-in"in English

Shut-in
01

(of a person) confined indoors, particularly due to illness or having a physical or mental disability

example
Examples
The shut-in rarely left the house, relying on caregivers for support.
After the surgery, he became a shut-in, unable to go outside without help.
shut-in
01

confined usually by illness

02

somewhat introverted

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