Definitions

1. noun

A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides, or a similar area surrounded by a river or lake.

“The island in the Pacific Ocean was a popular tourist destination.”

2. verb

To leave or move to a place that is isolated or cut off from the surrounding area.

“The storm islanded the city, cutting it off from the rest of the country.”

3. verb

To remove or cut off something, such as a part of a document or a section of a landscape.

“The editor islanded the chapter, separating it from the rest of the book.”

4. noun

A section of a document or a part of a larger work, often separated from the rest by a page or other break.

“The editor added an island to the book, dividing it into two distinct sections.”