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   In·su·late

   /ˈinsəˌlāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound: "the room was heavily insulated against all outside noise" Similar wrapcoverencaseencloseenvelopswathesheathebundle uplagheatproofsoundproofmufflemake shockproofpadcushionliterary:lap
   • ▪ prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in nonconducting material: "the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits"
   • ▪ protect from the unpleasant effects or elements of something: "he claims that the service is complacent and insulated from outside pressures" Similar protectkeep safekeep from harmsavesafeguardshielddefendshelterscreencushioncocoonisolatesegregateseparatesequesterdetachexcludecut offcloister
   • 2. make (land) into an island: archaic "the village was insulated by every flood of the river"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in insulate (sense 2)): from Latin insula ‘island’ + -ate3.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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