isolate

verb
UK: /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
US: /ˈaɪsəleɪt/

  1. To separate something or someone from other things or people.

    1. We need to isolate the problem to fix it quickly.
    2. The doctor said we should isolate my sister, as she has a bad infection.

  2. To keep one country separate from others, especially in politics or trade.

    1. North Korea tries to isolate itself from the world.
    2. Economic sanctions can isolate a country and damage its economy.

  3. To obtain a pure substance from a mixture.

    1. Scientists can isolate DNA for testing purposes.
    2. They isolate different chemical compounds, based on their particular properties.

Synonyms

detach segregate separate seclude sequester lonely solitary remote
isolate adjective

  1. Lonely; without companions or friends.

    1. I felt so isolate after the move.
    2. The isolate cabin gave him time for self-reflection.

  2. Existing or happening separately from other people or things.

    1. The island has an isolate ecosystem.
    2. They live in an isolate part of the country, far from any towns.
isolate noun

  1. A single person or thing that is separate from others.

    1. Each isolate was examined carefully.
    2. These isolate incidents don't point to a wider problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "isolate" in English means: To separate something or someone from other things or people., To keep one country separate from others, especially in politics or trade., To obtain a pure substance from a mixture..

The phonetic transcription of "isolate" is /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ in British English and /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "isolate": detach, segregate, separate, seclude, sequester, lonely, solitary, remote.

Example usage of "isolate": "We need to isolate the problem to fix it quickly.". More examples on the page.