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isolate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'isolate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Isolate [ v. t.]
- To place in a detached situation; to place by itself or alone; to insulate; to separate from others.
- To insulate. See Insulate.
- To separate from all foreign substances; to make pure; to obtain in a free state.

Meaning of 'isolate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . isolate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- obtain in pure form
Example in sentence:
  • The chemist managed to isolate the compound
Meaning (2):
- set apart from others
Example in sentence:
  • The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on
Meaning (3):
- place or set apart
Example in sentence:
  • They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates