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