close the door to visitors; lock oneself in; not be at home to anyone; sport one’s (/the) oak; decline seeing visitors; live in complete seclusion; turn a blind eye and deaf ear to ❍ 老作家～，忙于写小说。The old writer locks himself in and is busy writing a novel.
闭门谢客bi men xie ke
refuse to receive any guest
闭门谢客bì mén xiè kè
关闭大门，谢绝客人到访。shut one’s door to chance visitors, lock oneself in, sport one’s oak, decline seeing visitors