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Definition of isolation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
separationstate of being alone or apart from others
- After moving, he felt a deep sense of isolation.
2.
separationact of separating something from others
- The isolation of the chemical compound was successful.
3.
medicalTECH. separation of a patient with a contagious diseaseTECH.
- Isolation is necessary to prevent the spread of infection.
4.
diplomacystate of a country not engaging internationally
- The country's isolation affected its economy.
5.
psychologyTECH. defense mechanism separating memory from emotionTECH.
- Isolation helped him cope with traumatic memories.
6.
databasesTECH. database property controlling transaction visibilityTECH.
- Isolation ensures data integrity during transactions.
Expressions with isolation
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separately from others
The data was analyzed in isolation from other variables.
state of being cut off from other countries
The country suffered from international isolation for many years.
state of people or places kept apart by landforms or distance
The village’s geographical isolation made it hard to receive regular supplies.
voluntary separation to prevent disease spread
During the pandemic, self-isolation was recommended for everyone.
process of finding the exact source of an error in a system
Effective fault isolation reduced the network's downtime after the outage.
extra pay for working in isolation
Healthcare workers received isolation pay during the quarantine period.
prevention of sound from entering or leaving a space
The studio has excellent sound isolation to ensure clear recordings.
separation of electrical circuits to prevent current flow
Galvanic isolation is essential in medical device design.
basketball strategy where a player attempts a goal alone
The coach called for an isolation play to utilize John's skills.
biological condition preventing different groups from producing healthy fertile offspring together
Reproductive isolation eventually led the two populations to become separate species.
process of separating a person's voice from background noise
Voice isolation helps make calls clearer in noisy places.
policy of avoiding alliances and international political involvement
The country maintained splendid isolation to avoid foreign conflicts.
Origin of isolation
Latin, insulatus (made into an island)
Terms with isolation included in their meaning
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country politics
country in East Asia known for its isolation
detached
not connected to others, sometimes existing alone or in isolation
solitude
in complete solitude or isolation
isolation
inaccessible and sparsely populated
isolation
without any help or support from others
isolation
feeling completely isolated without companionship
isolation
feeling isolated and scared in darkness
isolation
lack someone to seek help or support from
self-isolation
enter or stay in isolation to avoid disease
isolation
maintain a distance from others
isolation
you are alone without assistance
isolation
separate from other things or people with nothing else nearby
events
incident or period considered in isolation
isolation
living or being alone without companions
prison
confinement of a prisoner in isolation
social isolation
feeling isolated from a group or society
isolation
remote place unaffected by new ideas
isolation
isolate or separate from others
isolation
desolate and lifeless
isolation
struggle alone without help from others
seek isolation
go to a place where one is unlikely to be found
isolation
staying in one place for a long time
isolation health
while being kept away from others for health reasons
isolation
isolated from surroundings or external parties
Examples of isolation in a sentence
The scientist studied the effects of social isolation on behaviour. Scientists achieved the isolation of the virus from the sample. The isolation of the faulty wire prevented further damage. Strict isolation was enforced in the hospital ward. Isolation helped contain the outbreak. The nation's isolation led to cultural stagnation.
Isolation from global affairs weakened the country's influence. Isolation allowed her to discuss the event without breaking down. Through isolation, he could recount the incident without distress. Proper isolation prevents transaction conflicts. Isolation levels can affect database performance.
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- French:isolement, séparation, ...
- German:Isolation, Isolierung, ...
- Italian:isolamento, separazione, ...
- Spanish:aislamiento, separación, ...
- Portuguese:isolamento, separação, ...
- Chinese:孤立, 分离, ...
- Japanese:孤立, 分離, ...
- Arabic:عُزْلَة, عَزْل, ...
- Hebrew:בְּדִידוּת, בִּידּוּד, ...
- Russian:изоляция, выделение, ...
- Ukrainian:ізоляція, виокремлення, ...
- Hindi:अकेलापन, पृथक्करण, ...
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