shut out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Prevent someone or something from being included
Why “out”? Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
“He felt shut out of the group.”
“New workers felt shut out.”
Don't confuse with
Shut out means stop someone from joining. Shut up means close fully or stop talking.
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shut up
A contrast learners often mix up
Close completely; stop talking
block out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stop light, noise, or a thought from reaching you
hide out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
keep out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from entering
stay out
Same out pattern: hiding
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
shut down
Same base verb: shut
Stop operating completely
shut in
Same base verb: shut
Enclose by closing a door
shut off
Same base verb: shut
Stop operating completely
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