Meaning of the word quarantine in English

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quarantine

US /ˈkwɔːr.ən.tiːn/

UK /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

Noun

a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed

Example:

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The ship was placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of illness.

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Many countries imposed a 14-day quarantine for international travelers.

Synonym:

isolation seclusion confinement detention segregation

Verb

to put (a person or animal) in quarantine

Example:

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They decided to quarantine all passengers arriving from the affected region.

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The vet advised us to quarantine the new puppy for a week.

Synonym:

isolate seclude confine detain segregate

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