self-isolated; self-isolating; self-isolates
Definition of self-isolate
: to isolate or separate oneself or itself from others
Feelings of shame and a tendency to self-isolate in order to hide the behaviors can result in loss of social support.— Alex Gitterman My husband and I are both 85 and have heart problems, so even before the new orders we were self-isolating to avoid getting or passing on coronavirus.— Louise Cate Government officials said that public gatherings must be restricted to two people … . Those over 70 should self-isolate themselves.— Lidia Kelly self-isolated people/countries
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The first known use of self-isolate was in 1925
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