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isolate

1 of 1verb
/ˈaɪsəleɪt/
Forms:isolating,isolated,isolated
1

to separate someone or something from others

transitive
  • The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.
  • In the prison system, high-risk inmates are often isolated from the general population for security reasons.
  • The team decided to isolate the problematic code to identify and fix the software bug.
  • The teacher had to isolate the disruptive student to maintain a focused learning environment.
  • During the outbreak, individuals with symptoms were isolated to prevent the spread of the virus.
Synonyms:
insulate
2

to separate something from a mixture or environment to obtain it in pure form

transitive
  • Scientists are trying to isolate the active ingredient in the plant extract to develop a new medication.
  • The microbiologist successfully isolated a strain of bacteria from the contaminated water sample.
  • The chemist used distillation to isolate the pure form of the solvent from the solution.
  • Researchers are working to isolate the specific gene responsible for the disease in order to develop targeted treatments.
  • The lab technician carefully isolated the DNA from the blood sample for genetic analysis.
3

to keep a person or an animal apart to stop a contagious illness from spreading

transitive
  • The farmer had to isolate the sick cow from the rest of the herd to prevent any potential outbreak.
  • Hospitals have specific rooms to isolate patients with highly contagious diseases.
  • The medical staff decided to isolate the patient with flu-like symptoms to prevent the spread of the virus.
  • To prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the authorities quickly isolated the infected cattle.
  • The school nurse identified a student with symptoms of measles and immediately isolated them in the health office.
Synonyms:
sequestratesequesterset apartkeep apart
4

to separate a specific concept or idea from its related concepts for concentrated examination or consideration

transitive
  • In order to better understand its implications, let's isolate the economic aspect of the proposal and analyze it separately.
  • We need to isolate the key factors contributing to the problem before devising a solution.
  • Let's isolate the main themes of the novel and examine how they contribute to the overall narrative.
  • By isolating each variable, we can determine their individual impact on the experiment's outcome.
  • We should isolate the primary objectives of the project to ensure we stay focused on our goals.