Definition of Isolate

Verb: isolate 'I-su,leyt

Separate in order to protect or prevent interaction
"They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates";
- insulate
(chemistry) obtain in pure form
"The chemist managed to isolate the compound"
Set apart from others
"The dentist isolates the tooth he is working on";
- sequester, sequestrate, keep apart, set apart
(psychology) separate (experiences) from the emotions relating to them