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turns in on oneself

turns in on oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative of turn in on oneself.

Meaning of turn in on oneself

Verb

turn in on oneself (third-person singular simple present turns in on oneself, present participle turning in on oneself, simple past and past participle turned in on oneself)

  1. (UK) To become inwardly focused, withdrawn and preoccupied.

Questions about turns in on oneself

What is turns in on oneself the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Turns in on oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative of turn in on oneself.

Words near turns in on oneself in the dictionary

  1. turns coat
  2. turns down
  3. turns forth
  4. turns heads
  5. turns in
  6. turns in on oneself
  7. turns in one's grave
  8. turns in succession
  9. turns into
  10. turns into a pumpkin
  11. turns king's evidence

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