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shut-in

Translations

shut-innoun
shut-ins
pl
Countable noun referring to a person who remains indoors.
затворникчеловек, который почти не выходит из дома; подчёркивает социальную изоляцию
After the accident he became a shut-in, relying on friends to bring him groceries.
После аварии он стал затворником, полагаясь на друзей, которые приносили ему продукты.
Additional translations
домоседразговорное; человек, предпочитающий оставаться дома
Synonyms
hermit
recluse
bedridden person
stay-at-home
loner
housebound
housebound person
homebody
shut-inadjective
more shut-in
Comp.
most shut-in
Super.
Predicative and attributive adjective meaning ‘confined indoors’.
Her shut-in lifestyle left her unaware of the neighborhood changes.
Её затворнический образ жизни оставил её в неведении об изменениях в районе.
Additional translations
замкнутыйо человеке или образе жизни, характеризующихся уединением
Synonyms
isolated
reclusive
homebound
housebound
insular
solitary
hermitic
withdrawn
secluded

Definitions

shut-innoun
A person who rarely or never leaves their home, often because of illness, disability, or psychological reasons.
After the accident he became a shut-in, relying on friends to bring him groceries.
shut-inadjective
Confined indoors; secluded from contact with other people or society.
Her shut-in lifestyle left her unaware of the neighborhood changes.
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