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to shut in
[phrase form: shut]
01
to encircle something entirely from all sides
Examples
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
Examples
He shut the cat in the bedroom for a while to keep it safe.
The emergency protocol shut the employees in designated safe zones.
