insulate
Translation
to insulate
Examples
We need to insulate the loft to save energy.
We need to insulate the attic to save energy.
Rubber is used to insulate electrical wires.
Rubber is used to insulate electrical wires.
The country was insulated from the war's effects.
The country was insulated from the war's effects.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from/against sth.)) to protect (sth.) from (sth.) We need to insulate the attic against the cold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: isolate, protect, shield; Antonyms: expose, connect
Etymology
From Latin 'insula' meaning 'island'. To make something like an island, separate from its surroundings.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'island' ('insula') being separate and protected from the sea. To 'insulate' is to create a protective barrier.