seclude

[ si-klood ]

verb (used with object)

, se·clud·ed, se·clud·ing.

1. to place in or withdraw into solitude; remove from social contact and activity, etc.
2. to isolate; shut off; keep apart:

   They secluded the garden from the rest of the property.

seclude

/ sɪˈkluːd /

verb

1. to remove from contact with others
2. to shut off or screen from view

Other Words From

• unse·cluding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of seclude¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin sēclūdere, equivalent to sē- se- + -clūdere, combining form of claudere to close

Word History and Origins

Origin of seclude¹

C15: from Latin sēclūdere to shut off, from sē- + claudere to imprison

Example Sentences

“When you go on the ship, you’re kind of secluded, you’re surrounded by all the Disney, the atmosphere, you get that feeling of great hospitality,” said Hahn.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the "secluded" location and presence of Mr Jeffries' personal staff, dressed in A&F uniforms, supervising events meant he "didn't feel safe to say 'no' or 'I don't feel comfortable with this'".

From BBC

“It’s secluded and dreamy, plus fun scrambling up to the backside of Sandstone Peak.”

From Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Palmer of Los Angeles said he likes secluded El Pescador State Beach because of its “quiet, natural beauty.”

From Los Angeles Times

De León said he viewed that area as dark and secluded — and an insufficient way of honoring Mason’s accomplishments.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cloister
• ostracize
• sequester