Seclude

usgb/sɪˈkluːd/
verb

To isolate or separate from others.

She secluded herself in her room to study for the exam.
Visual representation of "seclude" - To isolate or separate from others
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Emotional Distance

Secluding can imply distancing oneself emotionally, not just physically from others.

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He needed to seclude his feelings to focus on the task.
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Self-Initiated

'Seclude' often means the action is done by the person themselves, not by someone else.

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She decided to seclude herself from social media.
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