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.