The Open Dictionary

seclude

verb

UK/sɪˈkluːd/
US/səˈkluːd/

Definitions of seclude verb

  1. Transitive

    to keep someone or something isolated and away from others

    • To focus on preparing for his exam, he secluded himself in a small room at the library.

    • After the scandal broke, the celebrity chose to seclude themselves from the world.

    • She decided to seclude herself in a cabin in the countryside for a few weeks to seek peace and quiet.