shut out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To prevent from entering; to block or exclude.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
His wife shut him out of his own house.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To hide from sight.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To refuse to be open and vulnerable toward.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shut out” mean?
To prevent from entering; to block or exclude.
Is “shut out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.