isolate
Definitions
To cause a person or place to be or remain alone or apart from others.
To identify and separate a specific substance, microorganism, or element from a complex mixture.
To place or keep someone or something in a state of physical or social separation.
Examples
The scientists worked to isolate the virus in the laboratory.
He chose to isolate himself from the rest of the group to focus on his writing.
The remote island is completely isolate from the mainland, making travel difficult.
Synonyms
separate segregate detach sequester insulate disconnect quarantine