Meaning & Definition of word "Isolate"
Isolate
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
noun:
- 1. A person or thing that has been isolated.
- Example: He was an isolate, preferring to live in solitude rather than in a bustling community.
- 2. An isolated person or group.
- Example: The isolates in the study exhibited unique cultural traits not found elsewhere.
verb:
- 1. To set apart from others; to separate.
- Example: The scientist decided to isolate the bacteria in order to study its effects.
- 2. To cause (a person or animal) to be alone or apart from others.
- Example: During the flu outbreak, she had to isolate herself to avoid spreading the virus.
- 3. To remove or separate something from a larger group.
- Example: The researchers were able to isolate the specific chemical compound from the mixture.
Etymology
●from Latin 'insolatus', meaning 'made lonely or solitary.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
isolate oneself:
to withdraw from social interaction and be alone.
isolationist:
a person who believes in or supports isolationism.
Related Words
isolation:
the state of being separated from others.
isolated:
far away from other places or people; remote.
Slang Meanings of isolate
Meaning: to cut off from the group or not include someone.
● Example Sentence: Don't isolate him from the team; he has good ideas.
Meaning: to 'ghost' someone, or to sever communication without explanation.
● Example Sentence: She just isolated him after their last argument.