Definition of isolate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you isolate something such as an idea or a problem, you separate it from others that it is connected with, so that you can concentrate on it or consider it on its own.
1. A person, thing, or group that has been isolated, as by geographic, ecologic, or social barriers. 2. Microbiology A population of microorganisms or viruses that has been isolated. 3. Linguistics A language isolate.
Chemistry, Microbiology to obtain (a chemical substance or microorganism) in a separate or pure state, not in combination with other substances. i•so•la•tion /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n. [uncountable] a desperate feeling of isolation in the big city. detach or separate so as to be alone. quarantine.
isolate (third-person singular simple present isolates, present participle isolating, simple past and past participle isolated) (transitive) To set apart or cut off from others. synonyms quotations
Definition of isolate. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
When you remove or set apart one thing from others, you isolate it. You could isolate yourself from people by living in a remote hut or, if you're a biologist, you could isolate a chromosome.
