to shut in
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/ʃˈʌt ˈɪn/
British pronunciation
/ʃˈʌt ˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "shut in"

to shut in
[phrase form: shut]
01

to encircle something entirely from all sides

to shut in definition and meaning
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She shut the garden in with a beautiful hedge.
The walls of the castle shut in the courtyard, providing protection.
02

to restrict or confine within a closed area

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He shut the cat in the bedroom for a while to keep it safe.
The emergency protocol shut the employees in designated safe zones.
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