Origin: Latin suffix -ate
Isolate has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
Something that has been isolated.
"The lone tree stood completely isolated at the edge of the forest, cut off from all other vegetation by years of erosion."
set apart from others
"The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on"
separate (experiences) from the emotions relating to them
"He managed to isolate his recent failure from his self-worth so he could move forward without being paralyzed by shame."
To set apart or cut off from others.
"After his outburst, he retreated to his room to isolate himself until everyone had calmed down."