单词 | in self-isolation |
释义 | > as lemmasin self-isolation The action, fact, or process of deliberately isolating oneself; an instance of this. Now: esp. self-imposed isolation undertaken in order to avoid catching or transmitting an infectious disease, or as one of a number of public health measures designed to inhibit its spread. Frequently in in self-isolation. Cf. self-quarantine n. ΚΠ 1834 Metropolitan Oct. 33 Few, indeed, are they whose relations with actual life are compatible with a complete self-isolation from the interests and the passions fluctuating around them. 1864 J. R. Lowell Fireside Trav. 197 Thy poor crustaceous efforts at self-isolation. 1931 Current Hist. Sept. 844/1 Petitions [were] signed by practically every resident in the town, requesting that the execution of the Federal law for the segregation of lepers be suspended in his case and that Early be permitted to spend the remainder of his days in self-isolation. 2020 Derby Tel. (Nexis) 20 Mar. Volunteers are going out and doing people's shopping, picking up prescriptions, walking dogs, all sorts really, whatever someone in self isolation needs. < as lemmas |
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