shutout
UK: ˈʃʌtaʊt | US: ˈʃʌtaʊt
n. a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring
n. an act of excluding someone from participation or access
vt. to prevent an opponent from scoring in a game
The word "shutout" combines "shut," derived from Old English scyttan (to close or bar), and "out," from Old English ūt (external or beyond). In sports contexts (early 20th century), it metaphorically describes "closing out" opponents from scoring. The term later extended to general exclusion scenarios.
The pitcher celebrated his third shutout of the season.
The new policy caused a shutout of small businesses from the market.
They managed to shutout their rivals in the final match.
Fans cheered as the team achieved a 5-0 shutout.
The committee’s decision led to a shutout of dissenting voices.