withdraw into (withdraw into)

Phrasal-verb Emotion

Signification

to retreat emotionally and avoid social or emotional contact

se retirer émotionnellement et éviter les contacts sociaux ou émotionnels (se retirer émotionnellement et éviter les contacts sociaux ou émotionnels)

"He withdrew into himself after the breakup."

"Il s'est replié sur lui-même après la rupture." (Il s'est replié sur lui-même après la rupture.)

to isolate yourself from others to calm down

to stay with someone and support them through difficulties

to have ambitious and grand goals

to allow very little time for something

to cause delay or slow down progress

to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past