insulate
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To cover or surround something with a material that stops heat, cold, sound, or electricity from passing through.
Usage notes
"Insulate" is also used figuratively, meaning to protect someone from an unpleasant experience, as in "insulate the children from the bad news."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "They _____ the attic to keep the house warmer in winter."
Answer: insulate
In your own words, what does "insulate" mean?
To cover or surround something with a material that stops heat, cold, sound, or electricity from passing through.
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