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isolate

[ˈaɪsəleɪt]

isolate Definition

  • 1to separate something from other things with which it is connected or mixed
  • 2to keep someone or something separate from others

Using isolate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "isolate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The virus must be isolated to prevent it from spreading.

  • Example

    She felt isolated and alone in the new city.

  • Example

    The scientist was able to isolate the specific gene responsible for the disease.

  • Example

    The company has been trying to isolate the cause of the problem.

isolate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for isolate

Phrases with isolate

  • a separate area in a hospital where patients with contagious diseases are kept

    Example

    The patient was immediately taken to the isolation ward.

  • social isolation

    the state of being separated from others, either physically or emotionally

    Example

    The pandemic has led to increased social isolation for many people.

  • to intentionally separate oneself from others

    Example

    After the breakup, she decided to isolate herself from her friends for a while.

Origins of isolate

from Latin 'insulatus', meaning 'made into an island'

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Summary: isolate in Brief

The verb 'isolate' [ˈaɪsəleɪt] means to separate something or someone from others. It can refer to physical separation, as in 'The virus must be isolated to prevent it from spreading,' or emotional separation, as in 'She felt isolated and alone in the new city.' The term also extends to scientific contexts, such as 'The scientist was able to isolate the specific gene responsible for the disease.'

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