1. A state of being completely separated from others; total lack of contact or connection with people or the outside world
The pandemic forced many people into complete isolation.
A pandemia forçou muitas pessoas ao isolamento completo.
2. In medical or scientific contexts, the separation of a person, organism, or substance from all external influences or contaminants
The patient was placed in complete isolation to prevent disease transmission.
O paciente foi colocado em isolamento completo para prevenir a transmissão da doença.