shut-in

shut-in Definition

shut·-in (-in′)

adjective

confined to one's home, an institution, etc. by illness or infirmity
inclined to shun others; withdrawn

noun

an invalid who is shut-in

shut-in Synonyms

shut-in

n.

convalescent, sufferer, cripple; see invalid, patient.

Browse dictionary entries near shut-in

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