recluir
recluir(
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klweer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to lock up)
a. to shut away
En esa época era muy común recluir a las mujeres en manicomios por el simple hecho de haber dado a luz a un hijo ilegítimo.In those days it was common practice to shut women away in mental institutions, simply for giving birth to illegitimate children.
b. to imprison
Los británicos recluyeron a Napoleón en la remota isla de Santa Elena.The British imprisoned Napoleon on the remote island of Saint Helena.
recluirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to shut oneself away
Miguel se recluyó en la biblioteca todos los días hasta que acabó de escribir el libro.Miguel shut himself away in the library every day until he finished writing the book.
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