Shut yourself off

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verb

To intentionally avoid other people and stop social interactions.

After his breakup, he completely shut himself off from his friends.
Visual representation of "shut yourself off" - To intentionally avoid other people and stop social interactions.

Often appears as...

  • shut yourself off from the world
  • shut yourself off completely
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Visual representation of "shut yourself off"
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Social Choice

This phrase suggests a voluntary decision to avoid others, not just being alone.

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He chose to shut himself off from everyone after moving to a new city.
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Emotional State

It often indicates a coping mechanism in response to emotional stress or pain.

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She shut herself off from her colleagues when she was dealing with grief.
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Not Literal

It's used metaphorically and doesn't mean physically closing something.

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Even on social media, he's shut himself off from interacting with people.
Visual representation of the word "Shut yourself off"

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