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to insulate
01
isolar, proteger
to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy
Transitive: to insulate sth
Exemplos
The homeowners decided to insulate their attic to keep the house warm in winter.
Os proprietários decidiram isolar o sótão para manter a casa quente no inverno.
To improve energy efficiency, the builder recommended insulating the walls with a thermal material.
Para melhorar a eficiência energética, o construtor recomendou isolar as paredes com um material térmico.
02
isolar, proteger
to create a barrier or division between entities or systems
Transitive: to insulate sth | to insulate sth from harmful impacts
Exemplos
The plastic casing insulates the electrical wires, preventing them from coming into contact with other materials.
A carcaça de plástico isola os fios elétricos, impedindo que entrem em contato com outros materiais.
The protective gear insulated the workers from harmful chemicals during the experiment.
O equipamento de proteção isolou os trabalhadores dos produtos químicos nocivos durante o experimento.
03
isolar, proteger
to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences
Transitive: to insulate sb/sth from an influence
Exemplos
The company took measures to insulate its research team from market pressures to ensure unbiased results.
A empresa tomou medidas para isolar sua equipe de pesquisa das pressões do mercado para garantir resultados imparciais.
Parents often try to insulate their children from negative influences, such as violent media or harmful peer pressure.
Os pais frequentemente tentam isolar seus filhos de influências negativas, como mídia violenta ou pressão prejudicial dos colegas.
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