Shut away Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃət/ /əˈweɪ
SHUHT-uh-WAY
ʃˈʌt/ /ɐwˈeɪ
SHUT-uh-WAY
Definition
To keep someone or something in a place where they cannot leave or be with others, often for a long time or to hide them from the world.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in passive forms ("be shut away"), and often about people being isolated in places like hospitals, prisons, or their rooms. Can be physical or emotional isolation. More formal than just 'shut in'.
Spanish: encerrar - aislar - apartarPortuguese (BR): isolar - trancar - afastarPortuguese (PT): isolar - trancar - afastarChinese (Simplified): 关起来 - 隔离Chinese (Traditional): 關起來 - 隔離Hindi: बंद कर देना - अलग कर देनाArabic: حبس - عزلBengali: আলাদা করে রাখা - গোপন রাখাRussian: изолировать - держать взапертиJapanese: 閉じ込める - 隠すVietnamese: giam giữ - cô lập raKorean: 격리하다 - 숨겨 놓다Turkish: izole etmek - kapalı tutmakUrdu: الگ تھلگ کرنا - چھپا دیناIndonesian: mengurung - menyembunyikan
Example Sentences
He was shut away in his room all day.
basic
Old books were shut away in the attic.
basic
The patient was shut away from visitors for weeks.
basic
Sometimes, artists shut away themselves to focus on their work.
natural
He felt shut away from the world after his accident.
natural
The treasure had been shut away for generations, hidden from everyone.
natural