turn in on oneself

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To become inwardly focused, withdrawn and preoccupied.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên tập trung vào bản thân, rút lui và bận tâm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “turn in on oneself” mean?

To become inwardly focused, withdrawn and preoccupied.

Is “turn in on oneself” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.