inwards

🇺🇸 /ˈɪnwərdz/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɪnwədz/
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adverb
R

moving or directed towards the inside or center

The door swings inwards, so make sure to stand aside when opening it.

R

focused on oneself or one's own thoughts and feelings

After the argument, she turned her attention inwards and reflected on her actions.

translation

adv. moving or directed towards the inside or center; focused on oneself or one's own thoughts and feelings