Meaning & Definition of word "Isolated"

Isolated

/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd/

1. To set apart or cut off from others.
- Example: The scientist isolated the bacteria to study its properties.
2. To consider or treat something separately from other things.
- Example: In her analysis, she isolated the factors contributing to the problem.

1. Separated from others; alone.
- Example: The isolated cabin in the woods provided the perfect retreat from city life.
2. Far away from other places, buildings, or people.
- Example: The village was so isolated that it could only be reached by a long dirt road.
3. Existing or happening in a particular place or situation without being connected to anything else.
- Example: He made an isolated decision without consulting his teammates.

From Latin 'isolatus', past participle of 'isolare', meaning 'to isolate'.

isolationist:

A person who advocates a policy of isolation.

socially isolated:

Someone who lacks social interactions or contacts.

isolation room:

A room where a person is kept separate for health or safety reasons.

isolate:

To set apart from others.

isolation:

The condition of being alone or separated.

isolationism:

A policy of remaining apart from the affairs of other groups.

Meaning: Being out of the loop.

Example Sentence: Since he moved away, he's been totally isolated from the group.

Meaning: Ghosting someone.

Example Sentence: After the breakup, she totally isolated him.