Isolate — synonyms, definition

1. isolate (Verb)

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isolate (Verb) — Separate in order to protect or prevent interaction. ex. "They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates"

isolate (Verb) — (chemistry) obtain in pure form. ex. "The chemist managed to isolate the compound"

isolate (Verb) — Set apart from others. ex. "The dentist isolates the tooth he is working on"

isolate (Verb) — (psychology) separate (experiences) from the emotions relating to them.

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