self-isolate
verb
self-iso·late
ˌself-ˈī-sə-ˌlāt 
also -ˈi-
self-isolated; self-isolating; self-isolates
: to isolate or separate oneself or itself from others
Feelings of shame and a tendency to self-isolate in order to hide the behaviors can result in loss of social support.—
Alex Gitterman
Alex GittermanMy husband and I are both 85 and have heart problems, so even before the new orders we were self-isolating to avoid getting or passing on coronavirus.—Louise Cate
Louise CateGovernment officials said that public gatherings must be restricted to two people … . Those over 70 should self-isolate themselves.—Lidia Kelly
Lidia Kellyself-isolated people/countries
Examples of self-isolate in a Sentence
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Biden returned to his home in Delaware to self-isolate.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
Tom Brenner | Reuters Biden, who is currently self-isolating in Delaware after testing positive for Covid-19 Wednesday, has persistently rejected calls to drop out.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 18 July 2024
On your radar Biden’s schedule has been cleared since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and is self-isolating in Delaware.
—Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 July 2024
The president plans to self-isolate in line with CDC guidance.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 18 July 2024
Biden was supposed to speak at the UnidosUS conference Wednesday night, but Jean-Pierre said the President would return to his home state of Delaware to self-isolate and continue his duties.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 18 July 2024
In a statement, the White House said Biden is experiencing mild symptoms and plans to self-isolate at his home in Rehoboth, Del., while continuing to work.
—Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
Wimbledon 2021 saw Princess Kate miss games due to COVID scare
In 2021, the first games post-COVID, the Princess of Wales missed a portion of Wimbledon after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and self-isolating.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
This Brooklynite farce stars John Early as Terry Goon, an aging millennial self-isolating in a former party house owned by his estranged husband, played by a perfectly slimy John Roberts (Linda from Bob’s Burgers!!).
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2024
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
Tom Brenner | Reuters Biden, who is currently self-isolating in Delaware after testing positive for Covid-19 Wednesday, has persistently rejected calls to drop out.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 18 July 2024
On your radar Biden’s schedule has been cleared since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and is self-isolating in Delaware.
—Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 July 2024
The president plans to self-isolate in line with CDC guidance.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 18 July 2024
Biden was supposed to speak at the UnidosUS conference Wednesday night, but Jean-Pierre said the President would return to his home state of Delaware to self-isolate and continue his duties.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 18 July 2024
In a statement, the White House said Biden is experiencing mild symptoms and plans to self-isolate at his home in Rehoboth, Del., while continuing to work.
—Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
Wimbledon 2021 saw Princess Kate miss games due to COVID scare
In 2021, the first games post-COVID, the Princess of Wales missed a portion of Wimbledon after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and self-isolating.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
This Brooklynite farce stars John Early as Terry Goon, an aging millennial self-isolating in a former party house owned by his estranged husband, played by a perfectly slimy John Roberts (Linda from Bob’s Burgers!!).
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Self-isolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-isolate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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