interclude

/ɪntərˈkloʊd/

Definitions

1. verb

to shut out or exclude (something)

“The fence intercludes the garden from the rest of the yard.”

2. verb

to shut in or surround (something)

“The hills interclude the valley from the surrounding landscape.”

3. noun

the act of shutting out or excluding (something)

“The interclusion of the new policy caused controversy among employees.”

4. noun

the act of shutting in or surrounding (something)

“The interclusion of the city by the hills made it a secluded oasis.”

Synonyms

  • enclose
  • exclude
  • shutout

Antonyms

  • admit
  • include
  • open