turn in on oneself



turn in (up)on oneself

to become introverted. Over the years, she had turned in upon herself and was quiet and alone. The death of his wife caused Jed to turn in on himself.
See also: on, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fenton['fentən]
Philomenafil-ə-MEEN-ə (English)English, German, Late Greek
ZÉNaÏDeze-na-EEDFrench
Hieremias-Biblical Latin
PiroskaPEE-rosh-kawHungarian
Abraham['eibrəhæm]