INSULATE

v. 1 detach, separate, isolate, segregate, shelter, preserve, set or keep apart, sequester, sequestrate, quarantine The rock star's aides did their best to insulate her from her screaming fans 2 lag, protect, shield, cushion, wrap, cover Insulate the pipes to prevent heat loss Insulate the wire with this tape. Nitroglycerine must be insulated from shock.