seclude

[si-klood]

verb (used with object)

secluded, secluding 

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 Word Forms

• unsecluding 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

The rangers said the spots were so secluded that, over decades, they had never been able to find a monkey's body after this had happened.

From BBC

Nevertheless, doing so has its challenges as the helicopter must be flown very close to the wall of the canyon in order to lower the ropes down to the secluded pool below.

From Los Angeles Times

He called it Millbeck Stables and ran his company, DM Graham Groundworks, from the site on a secluded lane, nestled among large country homes.

From BBC

“When they saw how badly I was choking, they finally exited the freeway into a secluded area. As I threw up, they grabbed me by my head and yelled, “Stop!

From Los Angeles Times

The newlyweds reportedly had to make an eleventh hour venue change, opting for the more secluded and secure Arsenale for the Saturday reception, according to local media.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cloister 
• ostracize 
• sequester