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insulate

/ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/ /ˈɪnsjuːˌleɪt/
verb Regular verbinsulate insulated
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Definition (English)

To protect something by surrounding it with materials that prevent heat, electricity, or sound from passing through.

Example Sentences

  1. We need to insulate the house to save energy.
    Enerji tasarrufu için evi yalıtmamız gerekiyor.
  2. The thick coat will insulate you from the cold.
    Kalın ceket sizi soğuktan koruyacaktır.
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Definition (English)

To protect someone or something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

Example Sentences

  1. Wealthy families can insulate their children from money worries.
    Varlıklı aileler çocuklarını para kaygılarından uzak tutabilir.
  2. The small village was insulated from the changes in the cities.
    Küçük köy, şehirlerdeki değişimlerden korunmuştu.

Verb Forms Regular

Base insulate
/ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/
Past insulated
/ˈɪnsəˌleɪtɪd/
Participle insulated
/ˈɪnsəˌleɪtɪd/
Spelling rule

Ends in ‑e: add ‑dinsulate → insulated

Fiil -e ile bittiği için sonuna yalnızca -d eklenir.

Same rule: love → loved · live → lived · use → used

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil /t/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. insulated /ˈɪnsəˌleɪtɪd/

Synonyms

shieldprotectisolate

Antonyms

expose

Collocations

insulate against heatinsulate a houseinsulate someone from something

Related Words

heatelectricitysoundmaterialtemperatureprotection