What does "recluir" mean in English?

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Spanish

recluir

English

to imprison

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Alternative translations of "recluir"

to confine
to incarcerate
to detain
to lock up

Examples of how to use "recluir" in Spanish

Spanish
Decidieron recluir al enfermo.
English
They decided to confine the patient.
Spanish
La cárcel recluye a muchos presos.
English
The prison confines many inmates.
Spanish
El juez recluyó al acusado ayer.
English
The judge confined the defendant yesterday.
Spanish
De niño, recluía mis juguetes en cajas.
English
As a child, I used to store my toys in boxes.
Spanish
Mañana recluiré los documentos importantes.
English
Tomorrow I will store the important documents.

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Decidieron recluir al enfermo.

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