enfermer

/ɑ̃.fɛʁ.me/
1.
verbInf1st

to lock up

to shut in

to enclose (physically)

J'ai dû enfermer le chien dans la cuisine pendant la visite.

I had to shut the dog in the kitchen during the visit.

2.
verbInf1st

to shut oneself away

to isolate (emotionally or mentally)

to confine (an idea, feeling, or activity)

Depuis sa rupture, il a tendance à enfermer ses émotions plutôt qu'à en parler.

Since his breakup, he tends to bottle up his emotions rather than talk about them.