He secluded himself in his room to study for the exam.
the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious
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Today, there are societies such as those in Iceland, Barbados and Bosnia-Herzegovina where women lead the government, while in other societies women must be covered or secluded at home.—Barbara J. Risman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for seclude
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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
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