English · Phrasal verb Candidate

shut in

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To confine.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giam giữ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

We need to shut the dog in so he doesn’t escape.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To completely surround or enclose.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vây quanh hoàn toàn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To settle down, or fall; to arrive; (said of evening, etc.)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xuống hoặc đến

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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What does “shut in” mean?

To confine.

Is “shut in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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