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shut oneself in

Phrasal-verb Behavior

Meaning

to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress

Example Sentences

"He shut himself in his office to avoid interruptions."

Related Expressions

push up

to make something increase in value or price

open yourself up to feedback

to be willing to receive and accept constructive criticism

scale up with

to expand by adding extra resources

coordinate efforts toward

to organize actions to reach a common goal

look down on oneself

to think poorly of oneself because of guilt or regret

learn through experience

to improve by reflecting on what has happened before