Synonyms for SHUT-IN
ˈʃʌtˈɪn; ˈʃʌtˌɪnshut-in

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1. invalid, shut-inadjective

   someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

   Synonyms:
   invalid, shut-in

   Antonyms:
   extroversive, extraversive, ambiversive, unconfined

2. introvertish, shut-inadjective

   somewhat introverted

   Synonyms:
   homebound, housebound, shut-in, introvertish

   Antonyms:
   extraversive, extroversive, unconfined, ambiversive

3. homebound, housebound, shut-inverb

   confined usually by illness

   Synonyms:
   homebound, housebound, shut-in, introvertish

   Antonyms:
   unconfined, extraversive, extroversive, ambiversive

4. enclose, close in, inclose, shut inverb

   surround completely

   "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence"

   Synonyms:
   enclose, enwrap, introduce, insert, wrap, shut in, envelop, hold in, enfold, stick in, draw in, close in, confine, inclose, put in

   Antonyms:
   extraversive, unconfined, ambiversive, extroversive

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1. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson:

   We’ve witnessed the desecration of cherished monuments, like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Terry Fox Statue, displays of hate symbols, like the Confederate flag and the swastika, and all types of bad behavior that have taken away the freedom of our residents to live without fear, many residents have not slept for days due to the noise and disruptions. Many have been shut in by the crowds – a lockdown imposed by the protest itself.

2. Sukrit Vijayakar:

   The move increases the risk that Libyan oil output will be shut in as the NOC in Tripoli is the only legal entity with the right to sell oil.

3. Andy Lipow:

   The crude oil market is being supported by the Gulf of Mexico production shut-in. ... It is going to look to see if Tropical Storm Barry becomes a major flooding event that impacts the refining sector in Louisiana and impacts gas and diesel.

4. Tariq Zahir:

   We were not totally surprised with the draw after the shut-in in Canadian production.

5. Tariq Zahir:

   We were not totally surprised with the draw after the shut-in Canadian production.