Shut out
/ʃʌt ˈaʊt/B2
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1. To prevent someone or something from entering a place or participating in an activity.
- She pulled the curtain to shut out the light.
- The team's defense was so strong that they shut out the opposing team and won the match.
2. In sports, to achieve a result where you do not allow the opponent to score.
- The pitcher shut out the other team with a perfect game.
- Our soccer team shut out the rivals by a score of 3-0.
3. To ignore or block thoughts, feelings, or people.
- He tried to shut out all negative thoughts during the meditation.
- After the argument, she shut out her friend and refused to communicate further.
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