1. to keep someone or something away from other people; to isolate
Usage: transitive verb; often reflexive

Examples

• The monastery secludes its monks from the outside world.
• She secludes herself in her room when she needs to concentrate.
• The wealthy family secludes their estate behind high walls.
• He secludes his personal life from his professional relationships.
• The author secludes herself in a cabin to write her novels.
• The boarding school secludes students from their families for months.