insulate

• Verb, das angibt, etwas durch Umgeben mit einem nicht leitenden Material vor Wärme, Kälte, Schall oder Elektrizität zu schützen oder etwas von äußeren Einflüssen abzuschirmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from heat, cold, sound, or electricity by surrounding it with a non-conductive material, or to isolate something from external influences.

1. Protect from heat, cold, or noiseB2formaltechnical

   To cover or surround something with a material that prevents heat, cold, or sound from passing through.

   Isolieren

   • They insulated the attic to keep the house warm in winter.
   • The walls are insulated with fiberglass to reduce noise.
   • Properly insulating pipes can prevent them from freezing.

   Synonymeblanketbuffercocooncoverlaglinepadsheathesoundproofwrap

2. Place or set apartC1formal

   To isolate or separate someone or something from their surroundings or from others.

   Isolieren

   • The wealthy family insulated themselves from the rest of society.
   • The country tried to insulate its economy from global market fluctuations.
   • He insulated his personal life from his professional responsibilities.

   Synonymecut offdetachisolatesecludesegregateseparatesequester

   Antonymeconnectexposeintegrateunite