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Meaning of shut away | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To isolate (someone) in a closed-off area or room.
  2. Especially, to imprison (someone).

Examples

“The judge shut me away in prison for five years.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

shut down shut in shut of shut off shut one's eyes shut one's eyes and think of England

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