Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To separate someone or something so that contact with others is prevented or limited.
Natural examples
Die Forschungsstation isoliert Proben in getrennten Behältern.
The research station isolates samples in separate containers.
Eine Trennwand isoliert die Sprecherkabine vom lauten Foyer.
A partition separates the recording booth from the noisy lobby.
Das Team darf niemanden wegen seiner Meinung isolieren.
No one should be isolated for their opinions.
Usage note
Isolieren is an inseparable -ieren verb; its participle is isoliert, without ge-. The object is usually accusative.
Mini-lesson: isolieren
To separate someone or something so that contact with others is prevented or limited. Isolieren is an inseparable -ieren verb; its participle is isoliert, without ge-. The object is usually accusative.
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