isolate
Translation
to isolate, to separate, to quarantine
Examples
They had to isolate the patient with the virus.
They had to isolate the patient with the virus.
Scientists isolate the chemical from the plant.
Scientists isolate the chemical from the plant.
He tends to isolate himself from others.
He tends to isolate himself from others.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to separate sb./sth. from others They had to isolate the patient from others.
((oneself)) ((from sb./sth.)) to keep oneself apart from others He tends to isolate himself from others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separate, detach, quarantine; Antonyms: connect, unite, integrate
Etymology
From Latin 'insula' meaning 'island'. To make something like an island.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'island' (Latin: insula). To isolate something is to make it like an island, alone.