insulate
[verb]
Synonyms: isolate, close off, cocoon, cushion, cut off, protect, sequester, shield

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in‧su‧late /ˈɪnsjəleɪt, ˈɪnsjʊleɪt $ ˈɪnsə-, ˈɪnʃə-/ verb [transitive]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: insula; ⇒ insular]

1. to cover or protect something with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat etc from getting in or out
insulate something from/against something
Pipes may need insulating against the cold.
an insulated attic

2. to keep someone apart from particular experiences or influences, especially unpleasant ones
insulate somebody from something
The royal family tried to insulate him from the prying eyes of the media.

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