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quarantines

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɔrəntiˌnz]

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Learn how to use quarantines in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) a period of time when a person or group must stay away from others to prevent the spread of illness. It's like giving them extra time to make sure they are healthy before they interact with people again.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantines to ensure they didn't spread the illness.

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She didn't have to stay in any quarantines because she was healthy.

Example

How long will the quarantines last for the returning travelers?

Context: “health”

(verb) to separate someone or something to prevent spreading disease or infection. This is what happens when we isolate people who might be sick to keep everyone safe.

Example

The health officials decided to quarantine anyone who showed symptoms of the virus.

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They chose not to quarantine healthy individuals since there was no need.

Example

Why did they quarantine the animals after the outbreak?

How to pronounce quarantines

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɔrəntiˌnz]

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