1. the state of being alone or separated from others
2. the process of separating something from other things
3. the condition of being kept apart from others to prevent the spread of disease
Usage: medical

Examples

• The pandemic forced many people into social isolation.
• She enjoyed the isolation of her mountain cabin.
• The patient was placed in isolation to prevent infection.
• The isolation of the chemical compound took several hours.
• Living in isolation can affect mental health.
• The island's isolation made it difficult to reach by boat.
• Scientists studied the virus in complete isolation from other organisms.