distancing

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс создания или поддержания физической или эмоциональной дистанции между людьми или объектами, часто используемое в контексте социального поведения или отношений.

A noun referring to the act or process of creating or maintaining physical or emotional space between people or things, often used in contexts of social behavior or relationships.

uncountable

1. Physical separationB2formal

   The act of keeping a certain amount of space between people or objects, often to prevent disease spread.

   Дистанцирование

   • Social distancing became a common practice during the pandemic.
   • The government recommended distancing of at least six feet in public places.
   • Distancing measures helped reduce the transmission of the virus.

   Synonymsestrangementisolationseclusionseparationspacing

2. Emotional or psychological separationC1formal

   The act of creating emotional or psychological space between oneself and others or a situation.

   Дистанцирование

   • She practiced emotional distancing to protect herself from burnout.
   • Distancing from toxic relationships can improve mental health.
   • The therapist suggested distancing from negative thoughts.

   Synonymsaloofnessdetachmentdisconnectiondisengagementdissociationestrangementisolationremotenessseparationwithdrawal

   Antonymsclosenessconnectionintimacyinvolvement

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по эмоциональному или физическому отделению себя от кого-либо или чего-либо, или для создания промежутка или интервала.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating oneself emotionally or physically from someone or something, or to create a gap or interval.

1. Separate physicallyB2formal

   To make or keep someone or something at a physical distance.

   Отдалить

   • She distanced herself from the crowd to think.
   • The police distanced the protesters from the building.
   • He distanced his chair from the table to stretch his legs.

   Synonymsdetachisolatekeep apartremovesegregateseparateset apart

   Antonymsapproachattractconnectjoinnearunite

2. Emotionally detachB2formal

   To create emotional or psychological separation from someone or something.

   Отстраниться

   • He distanced himself from his family after the argument.
   • She tried to distance her feelings from the stressful situation.
   • The politician distanced himself from the controversial statement.

   Synonymsdetachdisconnectdisengagedissociateisolateseparatewithdraw

   Antonymsallyattachbondconnectunite