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The definition of a shut in is a person who does not leave his or her home.

(noun)

An example of a shut in is an elderly lady who hasn't left her house for a month because she is afraid to see people.

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See shut-in in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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inclined to shun others; withdrawn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

See shut-in in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A person confined indoors by illness or disability.

adjective (shŭt-ĭnˈ)

Confined to a home or hospital, as by illness.
Disposed to avoid social contact; excessively withdrawn or introverted.

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