transitive verb Date: 14th century exclude , to prevent (an opponent) from scoring in a game or contest, to forestall the bidding of (bridge opponents) by making a high or preemptive bid
SHUT OUT
Meaning of SHUT OUT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012