isolate socially

[ˈɪsəleɪt ˈsoʊʃəli]

verb phrase

isolar socialmente

1. to deliberately exclude someone from social interaction or group activities

The bullies tried to isolate socially the new student by refusing to include her in their group.

Os agressores tentaram isolar socialmente a aluna nova recusando-se a incluí-la no seu grupo.

2. to separate someone from their social connections and support networks

Abusive partners often isolate socially their spouses from family and friends.

Parceiros abusivos frequentemente isolam socialmente seus cônjuges da família e amigos.

NYC Slang

freeze someone out; give someone the cold shoulder

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

isolar socialmente

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

isolar socialmente

common usage, may also use 'afastar socialmente'

São Paulo

isolar socialmente

standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

isolar socialmente

standard Portuguese usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

cut someone off from society

leave someone out in the cold

give someone the silent treatment

ostracize from the group

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