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to isolate
01
to separate someone or something from others
Transitive: to isolate sb/sth
Examples
The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.
02
to separate something from a mixture or environment to obtain it in pure form
Transitive: to isolate an element or cell
Examples
Scientists are trying to isolate the active ingredient in the plant extract to develop a new medication.
03
to keep a person or an animal apart to stop a contagious illness from spreading
Transitive: to isolate a sick person or animal
Examples
The farmer had to isolate the sick cow from the rest of the herd to prevent any potential outbreak.
3.1
to stay away from others to prevent spreading or catching a disease
Intransitive
Examples
To ensure the flu did n't spread to his family, Jake isolated in his room for a week.
04
to separate a specific concept or idea from its related concepts for concentrated examination or consideration
Transitive: to isolate a concept or idea
Examples
In order to better understand its implications, let 's isolate the economic aspect of the proposal and analyze it separately.
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