seclude

verb

se·​clude si-ˈklüd 

secluded; secluding

transitive verb

1

obsolete : to exclude from a privilege, rank, or dignity : debar

2

: to remove or separate from intercourse or outside influence : isolate

3

: shut off, screen

Synonyms

• cut off
• insulate
• isolate
• segregate
• separate
• sequester

Examples of seclude in a Sentence

He secluded himself in his room to study for the exam.

the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious

Recent Examples on the Web

The clip for the series shows singers secluded from one another in individual booths, listening to one another and having to weigh musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit without seeing anyone face to face. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025

School staff had restrained or secluded her daughter 29 times for a total of more than 23 hours in just the few months since the school year began. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025

While the two women were secluded at their hotel, a friend allegedly called with an invitation to attend a party hosted by the legendary musician. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 May 2025

This experience was, especially to three Americans, authentically quaint and unexpectedly secluded. —Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to cut off (from), from Latin secludere to separate, seclude, from se- apart + claudere to close — more at secede, close entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for seclude

• accrued
• allude
• collude
• conclude
• construed
• debuted
• delude
• elude
• endued
• ensued
• eschewed
• etude

Kids Definition

seclude

verb

se·​clude si-ˈklüd 

secluded; secluding

1

: to keep away from others : secrete, hide

secluded themselves

2

: to shut away : screen, isolate

a cottage secluded by forests