physically distance
verb
physically distanced; physically distancing; physically distances
medical
: to cause (oneself) to maintain physical separation (such as 6 feet) from other people or avoid any unnecessary contact with others during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection : socially distance
With efforts to physically distance ourselves due to COVID-19, people may be willing to do phone calls or video chats in lieu of face-to-face informational interviews.—
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Solitude is more about the skills of radical self-acceptance and resilience that help block out distractions than physically distancing yourself from everything and everyone.
—Alla Adam, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Research indicates that spouses with higher levels of attachment avoidance are more likely to emotionally or physically distance themselves during moments of tension or negativity in the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Indirect bystander actions can be easier, and still effective, like a co-worker helping to physically distance someone from their harasser, or create a distraction to stop his advances.
—Jenny Morber, Scientific American, 10 June 2023
For example, Italian researchers found that being exposed to homophobic slurs led participants to dehumanize and physically distance themselves from gay men, according to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology.
—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2023
Staff and volunteers worked closely together to redesign and redeploy IEEE activities in a manner that allowed our communities to remain connected even while physically distancing themselves for safety.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Sep. 2022
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Alla Adam, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Research indicates that spouses with higher levels of attachment avoidance are more likely to emotionally or physically distance themselves during moments of tension or negativity in the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Indirect bystander actions can be easier, and still effective, like a co-worker helping to physically distance someone from their harasser, or create a distraction to stop his advances.
—Jenny Morber, Scientific American, 10 June 2023
For example, Italian researchers found that being exposed to homophobic slurs led participants to dehumanize and physically distance themselves from gay men, according to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology.
—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2023
Staff and volunteers worked closely together to redesign and redeploy IEEE activities in a manner that allowed our communities to remain connected even while physically distancing themselves for safety.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Sep. 2022
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“Physically distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically%20distance. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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