Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seclude
verb
/sɪˈkluːd/
Definition
To keep someone away from other people or to set something apart.
Examples
- The author chose to seclude herself in a cabin to finish her novel.
- He often seeks to seclude himself in nature when he feels overwhelmed.
- They decided to seclude the garden behind high walls to make a private oasis.
Meaning
To hide away or place out of reach, often for privacy or solitude.
Synonyms
- Isolate
- Hide
- Withdraw
- Sequester