insulate

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Isoler (thermique/acoustique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblanketbuffercocooncoverlaglinepadsheathesoundproofwrap

2. Place or set apartC1formal

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

   isoler

   • 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.

   Synonymescut offdetachisolatesecludesegregateseparatesequester

   Antonymesconnectexposeintegrateunite