shut away

• Phrasal verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas an einem abgeschlossenen oder privaten Ort einzuschließen oder zu isolieren, oft um ihn oder es von anderen fernzuhalten.

A phrasal verb meaning to isolate or confine someone or something in a closed or private place, often to keep them away from others.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Isolate or confineformal

   To put someone or something in a place where they are separated from others, often for safety or punishment.

   Wegsperren

   • The prisoner was shut away in a solitary cell.
   • She shut away her valuables in a safe.
   • They shut away the dangerous chemicals in a locked cabinet.

   Synonymecageconfineimprisonincarcerateinternisolatelock upquarantineseclude

   Antonymefreeliberaterelease

2. Withdraw from societyinformal

   To remove oneself from social contact or public life.

   Sich abkapseln

   • After the scandal, he shut himself away from the world.
   • She shut away in her room to study for the exam.
   • He shut away his emotions after the loss.

   Synonymecloisterisolateretiresecludesequesterwithdraw

   Antonymeassociatefraternizemingle

Grundverbshut