shut oneself in (chut wanself in)

Phrasal-verb Behavior

Signification

to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress

s'isoler des autres pour éviter le stress (s'isoler des autres pour eviter le stress)

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

"Il s'est enfermé dans son bureau pour éviter les interruptions" (Il s'est enferme dans son bureau pour eviter les interruptions)

to prepare detailed strategies or documents

to give background information with a task

to allow yourself to feel and express emotions freely

to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture

to get yourself mentally ready and enthusiastic

to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past