seclude

/sɛˈklooːd/ /sɪˈkluːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to isolate or separate from others, especially for safety or protection

“The authorities had to seclude the witness from the public to ensure their safety.”

2. verb

to keep or keep away from others, especially for a purpose

“She decided to seclude herself in her room to focus on her writing project.”

3. verb

to keep or keep away from something, especially a place

“The museum secludes the exhibit from the rest of the building to maintain a stable environment.”

4. noun

a place or area that is isolated or separated from others

“The hermit lived in a secluded cabin deep in the woods.”

Synonyms

  • hide
  • isolate
  • separate
  • withdraw

Antonyms

  • disclose
  • expose
  • reveal
  • reveal