Isolate Definition & Meaning

isolate
verb
  1. place or set apart; "They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates"
  2. obtain in pure form; "The chemist managed to isolate the compound"
  3. set apart from others; "The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on"
  4. separate (experiences) from the emotions relating to them

"Isolate" in song lyrics

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  • "You cannot isolate"
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Usage tips for "isolate"

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