self-isolates
Withdraws from others
Self-isolates means to separate oneself from others, typically to prevent spreading illness: She self-isolates whenever she has cold symptoms.
The term gained widespread use during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were advised to self-isolate after exposure or positive tests.
It can also describe voluntary social withdrawal: He self-isolates when he's feeling overwhelmed.
Isolation preventing disease transmission
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
transmission · outbreak · incubation · asymptomatic · symptomatic · contact-tracing · super-spreader · epidemic
Voluntary withdrawal from society
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
- hermitageSecluded religious dwelling
reclusion · quietude · privacy · retreat · alienation · lonesomeness · contemplation · silence
Enforced restriction on movement
- stay-at-homeNot one to travel
- refugePlace of safety
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- havenShelter from danger
cocoon · bubble · household · housebound · sequester · bunker · enclave · indoor
Meant to stop trouble
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- protectiveServing to guard
- cautionaryServing as warning
- preemptiveActing to forestall
vigilance · prudence · prophylaxis · preparedness · defensive · avoidance · mitigation · shielding
Careful attention to duty
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- solidarityUnity among allies
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
ethics · altruism · respect · compliance · voluntary · sacrifice · commitment · trustworthiness
quarantine
Isolation preventing disease transmission
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- contagiousTransmissible between people
virus · transmission · outbreak · incubation · asymptomatic · symptomatic · contact-tracing · super-spreader · epidemic · pandemic
seclusion
Voluntary withdrawal from society
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
hermitage · reclusion · quietude · privacy · retreat · alienation · lonesomeness · contemplation · silence · confinement
lockdown
Enforced restriction on movement
- stay-at-homeNot one to travel
- refugePlace of safety
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
haven · cocoon · bubble · household · housebound · sequester · bunker · enclave · indoor · quarters
preventive
Meant to stop trouble
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- protectiveServing to guard
- cautionaryServing as warning
preemptive · vigilance · prudence · prophylaxis · preparedness · defensive · avoidance · mitigation · shielding · carefulness
conscientiousness
Careful attention to duty
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- solidarityUnity among allies
consideration · ethics · altruism · respect · compliance · voluntary · sacrifice · commitment · trustworthiness · integrity
self-isolatessocializes
Engages with others
mingles · engages · interacts · fraternizes · networks
self-isolatescongregates
Collects in one place
gathers · assembles · crowds together · huddles · convenes
self, isolate, isolated, isolating, isolation, isolates, isolationism, isolationist, selves