seclude — to keep someone away from other people
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to keep someone away from other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkluːd/
Korean meaning: 격리시키다, 은둔시키다
Korean pronunciation: 시**클루**드
Example Sentences
- The famous author secluded himself in a lighthouse to finish his novel.
- My cat likes to seclude herself under the bed when the vacuum cleaner comes out.
- The company decided to seclude the whistleblower until the investigation was complete.
seclude
VERB//sɪˈkluːd//
to keep someone away from other people
The monk seclude the young novice from his visiting family
When you seclude yourself, others exclude what they could include
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'secludere', derived from 'se-' (apart, away) and 'claudere' (to shut, close). The word entered English in the 15th century through Late Latin and Old French influences.
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📝Examples
“The famous author secluded himself in a lighthouse to finish his novel.”
“My cat likes to seclude herself under the bed when the vacuum cleaner comes out.”
“The company decided to seclude the whistleblower until the investigation was complete.”
“He secluded himself in the bathroom with his phone, claiming he was 'working'.”
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