Phrasal Verb - shutting in
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.Definition
- To be confined or trapped inside a building or a room due to external circumstances such as a power outage, storm, or emergency. 2. To isolate or enclose a place, often metaphorically, to protect or prevent access. 3. In the context of oil and gas production, to prevent the flow of gas or oil from a well by closing the valves or the wellhead.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | During the severe thunderstorm, the whole neighborhood was shut in for hours. |
| 2 | The authorities shut in the rioters in the park to prevent further damage. |
| 3 | The family was shut in their house due to the snowstorm. |
| 4 | The city was shut in by the military to contain the spread of the disease. |
| 5 | The oil well was shut in to prevent further gas leakage. |
| 6 | The company decided to shut in its production during the market downturn. |
| 7 | The workers were shut in the mine until the rescue team arrived. |
| 8 | The police shut in the suspect's house to question him. |
| 9 | The refugees were shut in the camp, with no way out. |
| 10 | The CEO shut in the boardroom to discuss the merger with the rival company. |