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VocabJLPT N2

isolation

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. isolation
2. cut off

This noun and verb refers to the act of cutting off, blocking, or shutting out something, such as electricity, communication, or a road. It is used in both literal contexts like a power outage and figurative ones like cutting off contact with someone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said half-jokingly, "I just want to block out reality."

Sentence 2

I'll be cutting off work emails during my vacation.

Sentence 3

We will block any unauthorized access at our discretion.

Sentence 4

Sensitive information is restricted from those without clearance.

Sentence 5

In an emergency, there's a system that automatically cuts off the gas.