insulate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INSULATE
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to add a material or substance to (something) in order to stop heat, electricity, or sound from going into or out of it
[+ object]
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They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic.
[no object]
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a material that is able to insulate against cold
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[+ object]
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to prevent (someone or something) from dealing with or experiencing something
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to keep (someone or something) separate from something unpleasant, dangerous, etc.
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The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil.
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I wish I could insulate my children from/against painful experiences.
— insulated
adjective-
insulated windows and doors
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an insulated ceiling
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insulated wires
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Our heating bills are high because our house is poorly insulated.
