From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishinsulatein‧su‧late /ˈɪnsjəleɪt $ ˈɪnsə-, ˈɪnʃə-/ verb [transitive] 1 Tto cover or protect something with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat etc from getting in or outinsulate something from/against something Pipes may need insulating against the cold. an insulated attic2 PROTECTto keep someone apart from particular experiences or influences, especially unpleasant onesinsulate somebody from something The royal family tried to insulate him from the prying eyes of the media.→ See Verb table
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insulate• insulated containers for cold drinks• She spent $10,000 insulating her home to try to keep the highway noise out.From Longman Business Dictionaryinsulatein‧su‧late /ˈɪnsjəleɪtˈɪnsə-, ˈɪnʃə-/ verb [transitive] to keep something safe from the harmful effects of somethinginsulate something from/against somethingSuch a strategy helps insulate the portfolio from the stock market’s volatility. —insulation noun [uncountable]The region’s insulation from oil price rises is now set to end.→ See Verb tableOrigin insulate (1500-1600) Latin insula; → INSULAR 