Quarantined

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔrəntiːnd/

Definitions of quarantined

verb past tense form of the verb 'quarantine', meaning to isolate or restrict the movement of individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease

Example Sentences

A1 The sick person was quarantined to prevent the spread of the virus.

A2 Travelers from high-risk areas are being quarantined upon arrival.

B1 The entire building was quarantined after a case of COVID-19 was confirmed.

B2 Individuals who test positive for the virus are required to be quarantined for a specific period of time.

C1 The government implemented strict measures to ensure that individuals quarantined at home follow the guidelines.

C2 People who have been in contact with confirmed cases are advised to self-quarantine to prevent further spread of the disease.

adjective describing a state of being isolated or restricted in movement as a result of being exposed to a contagious disease

Example Sentences

A1 The quarantined cat was kept away from the other animals.

A2 The quarantined passengers were not allowed to leave the ship.

B1 The quarantined area was surrounded by caution tape.

B2 The quarantined individuals were monitored closely for any symptoms.

C1 The quarantined patients were isolated in individual rooms.

C2 The quarantined city was under strict lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

Examples of quarantined in a Sentence

formal The travelers were quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in the foreign country.

informal My neighbor got quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19.

slang I heard that party got shut down because too many people were quarantined.

figurative After a week of non-stop work, I felt mentally quarantined from the rest of the world.

Grammatical Forms of quarantined

past tense

quarantined

plural

quarantined

comparative

more quarantined

superlative

most quarantined

present tense

quarantine

future tense

will quarantine

perfect tense

have quarantined

continuous tense

is quarantining

singular

quarantined

positive degree

quarantined

infinitive

to quarantine

gerund

quarantining

participle

quarantining

Origin and Evolution of quarantined

First Known Use: 1617 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'quarantined' originates from the Italian word 'quarantina', meaning forty days, which referred to the practice of isolating ships for a period of forty days to prevent the spread of disease.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'quarantined' has evolved to refer to the practice of isolating individuals or groups who may have been exposed to a contagious disease, rather than just ships.