insulate

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по защите чего-либо от тепла, холода, звука или электричества путем окружения непроводящим материалом, или для изоляции чего-либо от внешних воздействий.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger algo del calor, el frío, el sonido o la electricidad rodeándolo con un material no conductor, o para aislar algo de influencias externas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger quelque chose de la chaleur, du froid, du bruit ou de l'électricité en l'entourant d'un matériau non conducteur, ou pour isoler quelque chose des influences extérieures.deVerb, das angibt, etwas durch Umgeben mit einem nicht leitenden Material vor Wärme, Kälte, Schall oder Elektrizität zu schützen oder etwas von äußeren Einflüssen abzuschirmen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger algo do calor, do frio, do som ou da eletricidade, cercando-o com material isolante, ou de isolar algo de influências externas.zh动词，指用不导热的材料包裹某物以阻止热量、冷气、声音或电流的传递，也指使某物与外界影响隔绝。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حماية شيء من الحرارة أو البرودة أو الصوت أو الكهرباء بإحاطته بمادة عازلة، أو لعزل شيء عن المؤثرات الخارجية.

1. Protect from heat, cold, or noise B2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruИзолироватьesaislarfrIsoler (thermique/acoustique)deIsolierenptIsolarzh隔热隔音arعزل حراري وصوتي

   Synonymes: blanketbuffercocooncoverlaglinepadsheathesoundproofwrap

2. Place or set apart C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзолироватьesaislarfrisolerdeIsolierenptIsolarzh隔离arعزل

   Synonymes: cut offdetachisolatesecludesegregateseparatesequester

   Antonymes: connectexposeintegrateunite

• insulated past participle
• insulated past simple
• insulating present participle
• insulates third person singular