🦠quarantine

noun/verb
/ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example Sentences

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

Example Expressions

under quarantine

Synonyms

isolation, confinement, segregation, seclusion

Antonyms

freedom, release, liberation

Collocations

quarantine period, in quarantine, quarantine rules, quarantine facility

More Example Sentences

Quarantine policies can be effective, but their human rights implications must be considered.

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