He held himself 'aloof' from his coworkers. [=he was not warm or friendly toward them]
She remained 'aloof' [='distant'] despite their efforts to make friends.
They tried to keep/remain/stand 'aloof' from the politics of the day.
(..) I wish I could find a stud-wannabe surgeon to take under my wing. I've been making a play for this guy right here... Clint, but he's too cool and aloof. See you in class. Dr. Turk. Not if I see you first! Ha! We gonna kick it! He's gonna think I'm lame. You are lame. (..)2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13