self-quarantine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To refrain from physical contact with other individuals, especially in order to reduce the transmission of a contagious disease.
noun
  1. Isolation by avoiding physical contact with other individuals, especially in order to reduce the transmission of a contagious disease.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛlfˈkwɒɹəntiːn/

Word forms

self-quarantine self-quarantines self-quarantining self-quarantined

Etymology

From self- + quarantine.

Synonyms

self-isolate self-isolation home quarantine home isolation

Derived words

self-quarantiner
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