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shut-in Definition and Meaning in English (shut-in definition)

noun
Synonyms:reclusehermithomebody
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Shut-in definition: A person who is confined to their home, typically due to illness, old age, or social anxiety, and rarely goes out.

Definitions of Shut-in

  1. 1noun

    A person who is confined to their home, typically due to illness, old age, or social anxiety, and rarely goes out.

Example Sentences

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“The old woman became a shut-in after her husband passed away.”

casual

“He has been a shut-in for years, rarely seeing anyone.”

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Shut-in definition: A person who is confined to their home, typically due to illness, old age, or social anxiety, and rarely goes out.
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'Shut-in' translates to 'shut-in' in English. Shut-in definition: A person who is confined to their home, typically due to illness, old age, or social anxiety, and rarely goes out.
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