SHUT OUT

а> не допускать; не впускать (кого-л.); Any member who arrives late will find himself shut out of the meeteng. б> не допускать (мысли и т. п.) How can I shut out such harmful thoughts? He stopped his ears with his hands to shut out the terrible noise. в> загораживать, закрывать The trees are very beautiful, but they do shut out the light.