Vocabulary Entry

quarantine

|noun • verb

noun

A period or state of isolation in which a person or animal that may have been exposed to a contagious disease is kept away from others.

Example Sentences

"The doctor placed the patient in quarantine to prevent the spread of infection."

"After traveling to an area with a disease outbreak, she had to stay in quarantine for two weeks."

"The government issued a quarantine for all incoming travelers to ensure public safety."

verb

Example Sentences

"The health authorities will quarantine any sick individuals to control the outbreak."

"Farmers may need to quarantine new animals until they are certain they are disease-free."

"During the pandemic, many families had to quarantine themselves at home."