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Meaning of the word quarantine in English

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quarantine

US /ˈkwɔːr.ən.tiːn/
UK /ˈkwɔːr.ən.tiːn/
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Noun

1.

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:
isolationseclusionconfinementdetentionsegregation

Verb

1.

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:
isolatesecludeconfinedetainsegregate
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