Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being isolated, or separated from others.

“The astronaut felt intense isolation during his time on the space station.”

2. noun

A period of time when a person is kept apart from others, usually for medical reasons or as a form of punishment.

“The patient had to undergo a period of isolation after being diagnosed with a highly contagious disease.”

3. noun

The fact of being separate or detached from the main body or system, especially in a physical or electrical context.

“The engineer checked the isolation of the electrical circuit to prevent short circuits.”

4. verb

To keep or place someone or something in a state of isolation, especially for medical reasons or as a form of punishment.

“The hospital staff had to isolate the patient with the contagious disease to prevent the spread of the illness.”

5. verb

To separate or detach someone or something from the main body or system, especially in a physical or electrical context.

“The engineer isolated the faulty component to diagnose the issue with the electrical circuit.”