in·su·late 
/ˈɪnsəˌleɪt, Brit ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪt/ verb
in·su·lates; in·su·lat·ed; in·su·lat·ing /ˈɪnsəˌleɪt, Brit ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪt/ verb 1 : to add a material or substance to (something) in order to stop heat, electricity, or sound from going into or out of it [+ obj] ▪ They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic. [no obj] ▪ a material that is able to insulate against cold 2 [+ obj] : to prevent (someone or something) from dealing with or experiencing something : to keep (someone or something) separate from something unpleasant, dangerous, etc.
▪ The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil. ▪ I wish I could insulate my children from/against painful experiences.
▪ The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil. ▪ I wish I could insulate my children from/against painful experiences.
— insulated adjective
▪ insulated windows and doors ▪ an insulated ceiling ▪ insulated wires ▪ Our heating bills are high because our house is poorly insulated.
▪ insulated windows and doors ▪ an insulated ceiling ▪ insulated wires ▪ Our heating bills are high because our house is poorly insulated.
