Quarantine

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔrənˌtin/

Definitions of quarantine

noun a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed

Example Sentences

A1 During the quarantine, I watched a lot of movies at home.

A2 She had to stay in quarantine for two weeks after traveling abroad.

B1 The government imposed a strict quarantine on the city to prevent the spread of the virus.

B2 Quarantine measures were put in place to control the outbreak of the disease.

C1 The quarantine period was extended due to the increasing number of cases.

C2 The quarantine facility was equipped with all the necessary resources to support the individuals in isolation.

verb to impose isolation on (a person, animal, place, etc.) in order to prevent the spread of infectious disease

Example Sentences

A1 I quarantine my clothes after traveling to prevent spreading germs.

A2 During the pandemic, people were advised to quarantine for two weeks if they had been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

B1 The government enforced a strict quarantine policy for all incoming travelers to prevent the spread of the virus.

B2 After returning from their trip abroad, the family decided to quarantine themselves at home for the recommended period.

C1 The scientist decided to quarantine the samples in a controlled environment to prevent contamination.

C2 The authorities have the power to quarantine individuals who pose a risk to public health during a disease outbreak.

Examples of quarantine in a Sentence

formal During the pandemic, individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 were required to undergo a mandatory quarantine.

informal I heard that Sarah had to go into quarantine after traveling to a high-risk area.

slang My sister got put on quarantine for two weeks because she was exposed to someone with the virus.

figurative After a long day of socializing, I like to quarantine myself in my room to recharge.

Grammatical Forms of quarantine

• past tense: quarantined
• plural: quarantines
• comparative: more quarantined
• superlative: most quarantined
• present tense: quarantine
• future tense: will quarantine
• perfect tense: have quarantined
• continuous tense: is quarantining
• singular: quarantine
• positive degree: quarantine
• infinitive: to quarantine
• gerund: quarantining
• participle: quarantined

Origin and Evolution of quarantine

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'quarantine' originated from the Italian word 'quaranta giorni' which means 'forty days'. It was used during the time of the Black Death in the 14th century when ships arriving in Venice were required to remain isolated for 40 days to prevent the spread of the disease.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'quarantine' has evolved to refer to the isolation or restriction of movement of people, animals, or goods to prevent the spread of disease, rather than specifically for a period of 40 days.