Definition
to refrain from thinking about something distressing or to block out feelings of hurt.
She tried to shut out her past failures and instead chose to block those painful memories.
During times of sorrow, he is accustomed to shutting out negative emotions and focusing on his work.
Sometimes, to maintain mental health, we must learn to shut out stress and anxiety.
to inhibit a sound or light from being perceived audibly or visibly.
He shut the window to shut out the noise from outside during the meeting.
She drew the curtains to shut out the sunlight from entering the room.
These earplugs can effectively shut out the surrounding sounds.