keep sb/sth isolated

Frequency: 6.33.8 per million words

to intentionally maintain someone or something in an isolated state

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • She kept herself almost isolated from her colleagues.
  • To prevent the spread of the virus, they had to keep the patient isolated.
  • The dictator tried to keep his country isolated from foreign influences.
  • Parents sometimes keep their children too isolated, limiting their social development.
  • The research team decided to keep the new strain of bacteria isolated in a secure lab.
  • Historically, many communities chose to keep themselves isolated to preserve their traditions.
  • The company's policy was to keep sensitive data isolated on a separate network.
  • Don't keep yourself isolated; try to engage with others.
  • They deliberately kept the two groups isolated to observe their distinct behaviors.
  • The remote location helped keep the ancient ruins isolated from modern development.