Synonyms for shut 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, ambiversive, unconfined, extraversive

2. introvertish, shut-inadjective

   somewhat introverted

   Synonyms:
   homebound, housebound, shut-in, introvertish

   Antonyms:
   unconfined, extraversive, extroversive, ambiversive

3. homebound, housebound, shut-inverb

   confined usually by illness

   Synonyms:
   homebound, housebound, shut-in, introvertish

   Antonyms:
   extroversive, unconfined, extraversive, 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, envelop, hold in, enfold, stick in, draw in, close in, confine, inclose, put in

   Antonyms:
   extroversive, unconfined, extraversive, ambiversive

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1. Scott Arnold:

   From COS' perspective we believe the costs to shut in and later restart production are very significant. This is the case for most if not all oil sands projects.

2. Bill Gersitz:

   Normally people would be shut in if we had snow like we did last year, it has been great weather.

3. Richard Redash:

   We've seen a couple of small producers in Alberta shut-in gas production due to low prices in recent months, but Canadian Natural's planned shut-ins may only be the tip of the iceberg based on how low AECO prices are.

4. 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.

5. Tariq Zahir:

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