seclude
Translation
to seclude, to isolate, to sequester
Examples
He secludes himself in his study to write.
He secludes himself in his study to write.
The jury was secluded during the trial.
The jury was secluded during the trial.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to keep (sb./sth.) away from (sth.) He secludes himself from the world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: isolate, sequester, cloister; Antonyms: socialise, integrate
Etymology
From Latin 'se-' (apart) and 'claudere' (to shut). Literally 'to shut apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'se-' as in 'separate' and 'clude' as in 'close'. To close someone off separately.