Associations to the word «Insulate»

Wiktionary

INSULATE, verb. To separate, detach, or isolate.
INSULATE, verb. To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

Dictionary definition

INSULATE, verb. Protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material; "We had his bedroom insulated before winter came".
INSULATE, verb. Place or set apart; "They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley