emmurer
/ɑ̃.my.ʁe/
1.
verb1stInfinitive
to wall up
to brick up
to seal off with masonry
Pendant la rénovation, ils ont emmuré l'ancienne porte.
During the renovation, they walled up the old door.
2.
verb1stInfinitive
to shut oneself away
to withdraw emotionally or socially
Depuis sa rupture, il s'emmure dans le silence.
Since his breakup, he has shut himself away in silence.
