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Definitions for: Seclude [v] keep away from others; "He sequestered himself in his study to write a book"
Webster (1913) Definition: Se*clude, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Secluded; p. pr. & vb.
n. Secluding.] [L. secludere, seclusum pref. se- aside +
claudere to shut. See Close, v. t.]
1. To shut up apart from others; to withdraw into, or place
in, solitude; to separate from society or intercourse with
others.
Let Eastern tyrants from the light of heaven Seclude
their bosom slaves. --Thomson.
2. To shut or keep out; to exclude. [Obs.] --Evelyn. --
Se*clud"ed*ly, adv. -- Se*clud"ed*ness, n.
Synonyms: sequester, sequestrate, withdraw
See Also: insulate, isolate
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