shutout

shut out

1. verb To completely block something out. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "shut" and "out." We bought new curtains that will shut out the light from the street. He used a wax sealant on the windows to shut water out.
2. verb To exclude someone from something or to block someone's entrance into some place. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "shut" and "out." The students shut me out of the classroom after I left. I don't think we need to shut him out of the discussion altogether.
3. verb To isolate someone from oneself or others. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "shut" and "out." Please don't shut me out—I just want to help! The group of friends shut him out because of his political opinions.
4. verb In sports, to win a game without allowing the opponent to score a single point. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "shut" and "out." I knew we wouldn't win, but I can't believe they shut us out completely!
5. noun In sports, a game in which the opponent is now allowed to score a single point. In this usage, the phrase is hyphenated or spelled as one word. It was a shutout—we lost 4-0.
See also: out, shut
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

shut someone or something out

to exclude someone or something; to refuse entrance to someone or something. We tried to get into the stadium, but they shut us out because there was no more room. My parents shut out their children when they made important decisions.
See also: out, shut
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

shut out

1. Exclude, deny entry to, block, as in Anyone convicted of a crime is shut out from the legal profession, or These curtains shut out all the light. [Late 1300s]
2. Prevent an opponent from scoring, as in They were shut out of the last two games, or Reagan shut out Ford in the Texas primary in 1976. Originating in baseball about 1880, this usage was later transferred to other sports and then even broader usage.
See also: out, shut
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

shut out

v.
1. To exclude something or someone: I used earplugs to shut out the noise. The company shut the unions out of the negotiations. Performers must learn to shut out the crowd. Her husband has shut her out ever since the accident.
2. Sports To prevent some opponent from scoring any runs or points: Our strong defense shut out the other team. They shut us out 14-0 in a playoff game.
See also: out, shut
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

shutout

1. n. a game where one team prevents the other from scoring any points at all. He was still reveling from last week’s shutout.
2. mod. having to do with a game where one team has no score. Another shutout game gave the fans nothing to cheer about this afternoon.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • shut out
  • shut in
  • close up
  • be shut of
  • be shut of (someone or something)
  • shut away
  • get shut of
  • get shut of (someone or something)
  • shut up
  • Shut up!
References in periodicals archive
Dan Serafini, who joined Orix from Lotte in the offseason, also threw five shutout innings at Tokyo Dome.
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When he put together his second straight shutout with a four-hit, 8-0 win over Detroit, he left little doubt he has matured into "a better pitcher" than he ever has been since first coming up to the White Sox in 2000.
Complete-game shutout always regarded as a jewel in pitching trade
Quaboag 8, Ware 0: Sophomore Ben Wisniewski had three goals, Corey Boucher scored twice and sophomore Sam Majewski posted the shutout for the visiting Cougars (6-7-4).
North takes Inter-High
Brenden Theroux also scored, Ryan Olson and Lyndon Davis had assists, and Corey Davidge (4 saves) posted the shutout.
PK forges tie at Foley; Carmona tallies for Highlanders
Hiroshima lefty Takayuki Oshima threw three shutout innings.
Baseball: Lotte downs Rakuten in preseason exhibition opener
Cam Halloran (7 saves) earned his eighth shutout for Abby Kelley.
Wachusett tops Algonquin; No. 4 Mountaineers deal No. 1 Tomahawks first loss
Rowe's eight straight shutouts ties the school record, and the winning streak improved the Bruins' record to 18-4-1.
Rowe pulls UCLA to semis
Alex Fedorets and Eddy Avila had assists, and Chris Villasenor (1 save) notched the shutout in goal.
Lucas gives Lakes a lift; Vernon Hills rallies past Grayslake Central
Wachusett applied pressure late, but Rebels goalie Delaney Nosel made four spectacular saves in the closing minutes to post the shutout.
Terry, Nosel boost Rebels; Quaboag makes it 30 straight trips to the playoffs
Allison Frost also scored twice for North Eugene, and Melanie Trumbull registered the shutout in goal.
North blanks Millers
Grayslake North goalkeeper Haley Leanna made 1 save in earning the shutout.
Grayslake North second-half surge sinks Grant
Bartlett senior Brian Tondel had six saves to post the shutout.
French scores two as Pioneers top Highlanders
SPRINGFIELD - Evan Cooney had his second hat trick of the season and Tyler Patterson posted his fifth straight shutout to lift Marist to a 3-0 victory over Thurston in the Midwestern League boys soccer opener for both teams Wednesday.
Cooney's hat trick lifts Spartans
Goalie Grace Griffin recorded her 10th shutout overall with 3 saves.
King's 100th career goal leads Burlington Central
That backed a strong performance by Aidan Hanratty who made 10 saves for the shutout.
Falcons, Bison register shutout victories