shutout
/ˈʃʌtˌaʊt/
noun
- A game or contest in which one side prevents the other from scoring any points.
- The pitcher threw a shutout, striking out ten batters.
- It was the goalie's third shutout of the season.
- The team celebrated their 3–0 shutout victory.
- A situation in which a person or group is deliberately excluded from something.
- The shutout of minority voices in the meeting was troubling.
- The new policy created a shutout of small businesses from the market.
- She felt a shutout from the conversation because no one would listen.
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verb
- To prevent an opponent from scoring in a game or contest.
- The goalie shutout the opposing team with a series of amazing saves.
- They shutout their rivals in the championship match.
- The defense managed to shutout the other team for the entire game.
- To exclude someone or something from participation or consideration.
- The committee shutout any new ideas from the junior members.
- She felt shutout of the group because she didn't know the inside jokes.
- The system shutout applicants who didn't meet the strict requirements.