To withdraw or retreat into the countryside or to a rural setting, often implying a deliberate removal from social life or public affairs.
To become secluded or isolated from others, either physically by moving to a rural area or figuratively by cutting oneself off from social interaction.
2.
SpainLatin America (regional)colloquialinformal
To adopt rustic, old-fashioned, or conservative habits and attitudes associated with rural life.
To close oneself off to new ideas or changes, taking on a more traditional or backward stance.