isolating (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Causing someone to feel separate, alone, or apart from others.
Examples
The pandemic's isolating effect on the elderly was a major concern.
He found the remote work environment incredibly isolating.
Her shyness made social situations feel isolating.
How to Use isolating
- isolating oneself (phrasal verb)
- To deliberately separate oneself from other people. — "He started isolating himself from his friends after the breakup."
- isolating from (prepositional phrase)
- To physically separate from a group or environment. — "The facility is designed for isolating hazardous materials from the public."
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