B2verb2K

UK/["/ˈaɪsəleɪt/","/ˈaɪsəleɪts/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈaɪsəleɪt/","/ˈaɪsəleɪts/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Isolate

to separate somebody/something physically or socially from other people or things

In simple words: To keep something or someone separate from others.

Isolate in a sentence

  • Patients with the disease should be isolated.
  • Engineers isolated the gas supply to the house.
  • He was immediately isolated from the other prisoners.
  • This decision will isolate the country from the rest of Europe.
  • It is possible to isolate a number of factors that contributed to her downfall.
  • Researchers are still trying to isolate the gene that causes this abnormality.

How to use Isolate

Use 'isolate' when referring to removing someone or something from a group or environment. Often used in scientific, medical, or psychological contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing specific scenarios.

Grammar pattern

isolate + object

Memory hint

Think of a lone island ('iso' sounds like 'island') surrounded by water, cut off from everything.

Related words

Collocations with Isolate

  • isolate a variable
  • isolate from others
  • isolate the problem
  • isolate the pathogen
  • isolate oneself

Synonyms for Isolate

Opposites of Isolate

Common mistakes with Isolate

  • Confused with 'isolation', the noun form.
  • Using it incorrectly in the passive voice, e.g., 'The virus is isolated by the doctor.'
  • Forgetting to include an object, e.g., 'Please isolate.'

Compare Isolate with Separate, Detach, Quarantine, Exclude

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Frequently asked questions about Isolate

What does Isolate mean?

To keep something or someone separate from others.

What is the definition of Isolate?

to separate somebody/something physically or socially from other people or things

How do you use Isolate in a sentence?

Patients with the disease should be isolated.

Can you give another example of Isolate?

Engineers isolated the gas supply to the house.

What are synonyms for Isolate?

Common alternatives include separate, detach, segregate, quarantine, exclude.

What is the opposite of Isolate?

Opposite meanings include connect, associate, unite.

What words go with Isolate?

It commonly pairs with isolate a variable, isolate from others, isolate the problem, isolate the pathogen, isolate oneself.

What are common mistakes when using Isolate?

Confused with 'isolation', the noun form. Using it incorrectly in the passive voice, e.g., 'The virus is isolated by the doctor.' Forgetting to include an object, e.g., 'Please isolate.'

How do you pronounce Isolate?

US: /["/ˈaɪsəleɪt/","/ˈaɪsəleɪts/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈaɪsəleɪt/","/ˈaɪsəleɪts/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Isolate?

Use 'isolate' when referring to removing someone or something from a group or environment. Often used in scientific, medical, or psychological contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing specific scenarios.

What CEFR level is Isolate?

"Isolate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.