Vocabulary Entry

quarantined

|verb • adjective

verb

To isolate or place in quarantine to prevent the spread of disease.

Example Sentences

"The health department decided to quarantine anyone who had been in contact with the infected patient."

"During the outbreak, many people were quarantined for their safety."

"The government implemented strict measures to ensure that travelers were quarantined upon arrival."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The quarantined individuals had to remain in their homes for two weeks."

"Quarantined patients were monitored closely by medical staff."

"The quarantined area was marked with warning signs to keep others away."