B2nounsocietypsychology
US/ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
the state of being alone or apart from other people or things
In context
Many older people suffer from isolation after their friends move away.
The patient was kept in isolation for ten days.
Looking at the problem in isolation will not help us solve it.
Words that go with isolation
adjective + noun
- social isolationSocial isolation can harm your mental health.
- complete isolationHe lived in complete isolation for a year.
noun + preposition
- in isolationNo decision is made in isolation.
- isolation fromHer isolation from her family made the move harder.
- sense of isolationThe long winter gave her a sense of isolation.
noun + noun
- isolation wardHe was moved to an isolation ward.
verb + preposition
- suffer from isolationRemote workers can suffer from isolation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
in the isolationCorrect: in isolation