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- Dictionaryquarantine/ˈkwɒrəntiːn/
noun
- 1. a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that may have been exposed to infectious disease are placed: "horses entering the country must stay in quarantine longer"
verb
- 1. place (a person or animal) in quarantine in order to prevent the spread of an infectious disease: "I quarantine all new fish for one month"
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Quarantine is a period of time when people, animals or things that may have a disease or be harmful are kept away from others. Learn the different meanings and uses of quarantine as a noun and a verb with examples and synonyms.
Learn the origin, history, and usage of the word quarantine, which means a period of isolation or restriction to prevent the spread of disease or pests. See examples, synonyms, related phrases, and medical and kids definitions of quarantine.
A quarantine is a restriction on the movement of people, animals, and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests. It is often used in connection to disease and illness, preventing the movement of those who may have been exposed to a communicable disease, yet do not have a confirmed medical diagnosis.
Quarantine is a noun meaning a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease, or a verb meaning to isolate for political, social, or hygienic reasons. Learn about the origin, usage, and examples of quarantine from Dictionary.com.
Learn the meaning of quarantine as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of usage and synonyms. Quarantine is a period of isolation for people or animals with a disease, or for plants or products that are harmful or dangerous.
Quarantine is the isolation or restriction of people, animals, or things to prevent the spread of disease or contamination. Learn the origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of quarantine in British and American English.
If you contract something highly infectious, such as pinkeye, please quarantine yourself so that you don’t infect others with it. This means you’ll have to stay in isolation and avoid contact with other people. Starting in the 16th century, a quarantine lasted specifically 40 days.
