Phrasal Verb - shutting out
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.Definition
- Preventing someone or something from entering or being a part of a situation or environment.
- Blocking or denying access to information or experiences.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She was shutting out her emotions to deal with the loss. |
| 2 | The company shut out competition by acquiring all the market share. |
| 3 | He shut out the noise of the city by listening to music. |
| 4 | The government shut out the opposition from the decision-making process. |
| 5 | She shut out her friends when she was going through a tough time. |
| 6 | The manager shut out the players who weren't performing well. |
| 7 | He shut out his past mistakes and focused on the future. |
| 8 | The new policy shut out small businesses from the market. |
| 9 | She shut out her family to protect her privacy. |
| 10 | The isolation caused by the pandemic led many to shut out the outside world. |