shut-in
noun
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Definition of shut-in
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a person who is confined to home, a room, or bed because of illness or incapacity
2
: a narrow gorge-shaped part of an otherwise wide valley
3
: available oil or gas which is not being produced from an existing well
shut-in
adjective
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Definition of shut-in (Entry 2 of 3)
shut in
verb
shut in;
shutting in;
shuts in
Definition of shut in (Entry 3 of 3)
2
: to prevent production of (oil or gas) by closing down a well
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shut-in
noun
English Language Learners Definition of shut-in
US
: a sick or disabled person who rarely or never leaves home
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shut-in
noun
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Medical Definition of shut-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person who is confined to home, a room, or bed because of illness or incapacity
shut-in
adjective
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Medical Definition of shut-in (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: confined to one's home or an institution by illness or incapacity
2
: tending to avoid social contact : withdrawn
diagnostic and prognostic significance of the shut-in personality type— S. K. Weinberg